Solar Energy
As demand rises for renewable energy, the solar energy industry is experiencing transformational growth. For manufacturers, the complex process includes many materials such as glass, silicon, frames and electrical connectors. Reliable suppliers for manufacturing are essential to continued growth.
To ensure solar energy becomes more affordable and accessible, designers are tasked with the goal of more efficient and cost-effective solar energy.
Polymer Science is a company that strives to be the most innovative material supplier for solar energy. At Polymer Science, we offer both manufacturers and designers in the solar energy industry high-quality materials including adhesives, tapes and coatings. Our materials include general industrial adhesives and tapes, thermal management materials and EMI shielding & grounding materials.
Working with our team early in the design process helps increase performance, strengthen durability and reduce material costs. Our team of talented designers and engineers offer decades of experience and can customize a solution to suit your exact needs.
Thermal Management Materials in Solar Energy
Polymer Science engineers and manufactures P-THERM® Thermal management materials to help in solar energy. Conducting heat away from solar panels and other components improves efficiency, durability and long-term performance.
Passive thermal management materials including phase change materials (PCMs) and thermal gap fillers are durable and do not require power to operate. In the case of 2-part gap fillers, these materials use far less material than other thermal management materials and add additional benefits manufacturers and consumers prefer.
- Phase change materials (PCMs): PCMs are materials that perform like a thermal grease with the convenience of a thermal pad. During manufacturing, PCMs can be mounted easily. When PCMs change phase, they absorb or release a large amount of heat. As they soften and flow, PCMs fill in irregular areas reducing natural thermal resistance. This makes them a good choice for passive thermal management for electrical components in solar.
- Thermally Conductive Gap Fillers: Newly formulated, improved performance P-THERM® thermal gap filler materials are available with hyper-soft, ultra soft and soft versions for various compression characteristics. For manufacturers, gap fillers are cost-effective with low outgassing and low leaching.
- 2-Part Dispensable Gap Fillers: A key factor in solar energy manufacturing is that energy requirements are rising. Increased energy density makes thermal management more challenging. Innovative 2-part dispensable gap fillers offer a lower weight, smaller gap and lower impedance for better heat flow than conventional pads.
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding & Grounding in Solar Energy
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) disturbance may affect an electronic circuit due to external electromagnetic fields. P-SHIELD® EMI Shielding & Grounding materials solve these issues. Our high-quality and durable materials improve efficiency and prevent damage to solar panels and other equipment. Shielding cables, wires and other electronic components with tapes, adhesives and coatings is effective. Polymer Science offers a wide selection of tapes and adhesives including pressure-sensitive adhesives, heat-activated and non adhesives materials:
- Fabric Tapes
- Film Tapes
- Foil Tapes
- Foam Tapes
- Conductive Adhesives
General Industrial Materials for Solar Energy
As a leading supplier, Polymer Science understands manufacturing faces turbulence when the wrong materials are used and supply chains break down. Polymer Sciences has a number of general industrial materials for solar energy including adhesives, films, foams and tapes. From release liners for the manufacturing process to general-purpose adhesives within the assembly of housings, Polymer Science is eager to help leading manufacturers meet their goals.
Contact Polymer Science
Since 1998, Polymer Science has been committed to innovation, performance and durability in tapes, adhesives and coatings. We provide manufacturers with a proven process to find the ultimate solution to any challenge in solar energy design and assembly. When you contact our team, we provide quick response and the flexibility the rapidly changing solar energy industry demands.
