The academics also found that the production of the sisal fibers emitted about 60% less CO2 and required 50% less energy than PET backsheets. “Solar panels with sisal fiber sheets exhibit adequate tensile strength and impact resistance and reduce operating temperature by 2–3 C, ensuring stable operation and minimizing heat loss,” they added.
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This is fantastic news, I’m so glad to hear this is being looked at.
Aren’t all modules bifacial these days?
I’m curious about two things. Will nesting birds or animals find this material tasty or good to gnaw on?
I always ask that ever since I learned vehicles using a more organic plastic for wiring harnesses suffer from shorts due to animals like mice nibbling the plastic because it smells tasty.