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go PV 4. Solar Cell Interconnections EPFL Why don't we install bare cells in the field? • PV modules are exposed to external stressors: Temperature variations due to performance and environment. High humidity conditions → rain, dew... • Mechanical stress → → wind, snow, hail.. • Irradiance → light, UV Solar cells and interconnections are encapsulated/packaged to: 1. Protect electrical circuit from weathering. 2. Provide structural stability and protect mechanical integrity. 3. Isolate electrical circuit from environment (e.g. protect operators from electrical shocks). GoPV Project | SUMMER SCHOOL 20 PV SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES AND DESIGN

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