ETFE is an ethylene tetrafluoro ethylene copolymer, commonly known as polytetrafluoro ethylene or F-40, which contains fluorine atoms and is also a type of fluoroplastic.
A good flexible solar panel requires ETFE coating for protection, which can easily withstand high temperatures and improve the conversion efficiency of the solar panel. This incredible coating is an ideal technology for solar panels, as the basic molecule of plastic, ethylene, is very stable and can withstand high levels of thermal stress and volatile chemicals. In addition, ETFE is completely UV resistant, allowing the maximum amount of sunlight to penetrate the solar panel.
ETFE also has anti fouling and “self-cleaning” functions. Due to its non viscous surface, dust and dirt in contact with the surface are easily washed away during rainfall. This means that solar panels require less maintenance than non ETFE panels, as they do not require regular cleaning to achieve optimal performance.
The flexible characteristics of ETFE also contribute to the manufacturing of flexible solar panels. Installing flexible solar panels is much easier, and they can be used in more application scenarios than traditional fixed glass solar panels.
ETFE is made of sustainable materials and is easily recyclable at the end of the lifespan of solar panels. In addition, ETFE is a very lightweight material, so the carbon footprint generated by transportation is much lower than that of alternative materials such as glass.
In some houses abroad, most people choose flexible solar panels with ETFE surfaces for installation. Compared to traditional glass solar panels, most of them are wooden structures with lighter load-bearing capacity, and ETFE flexible solar panels precisely solve this problem. Secondly, the installation cost of ETFE solar panels is low, and can be completed by one person. Compared to glass solar panels, there is no need for a specific lifting machine. Do not plan the size of the area in advance, as installers can DIY the area of ETFE flexible solar panels. Finally, it is a flexible solar panel with a certain degree of curvature, which can be installed on curved surfaces, such as ships, RVs, and other places, with diverse scenes.To learn more about solar panel related knowledge, please feel free to contact us, the solar panel manufacturer – Huanqi Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.