(BASF) - - BASF will exhibit at the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC), presenting its range of innovative products for the solar industry. This year's conference and exhibition, which belong to the most important in this field, will be taking place in Hamburg, Germany.
A new photovoltaic concept study, developed by SCHOTT Solar and BASF, comprises a one-piece plastic pan, which can be installed on the roof instead of the conventional roofing, and a frameless double-glazed module. After installing the pan on the roof substructure, in a second step the double-glazed module only needs to be inserted into the pan's precision mounting system and secured in position by means of an integrated latch - tool-free and screw-free. A plastic handle as well as integrated support edges of the plastic pan facilitate the installation. Thanks to the rain channels, cable channels and a large opening in the center of the pan, the photovoltaic module weighs only 8 kg and has adequate back ventilation . The plastic that makes these characteristics possible is Ultramid B High Speed by BASF (polyamide 6): the material is not only easy-flowing but also tough, rigid and weather-resistant - and it satisfies the criteria required for such construction applications.
Alongside the product innovation plastic pan, BASF presents SELURIS Clean, the eco-friendly cleaning fluid and the plastics Ultramid for manufacturing connectors and junction boxes again this year. Moreover, plastic additives like Uvinul and Irganox, cutting fluids from the Pluriol range, inks and pastes for metallization (Cyposol) and polyurethane casting systems COLO-FAST for framing will be topics on the BASF booth.