Newer PV is thinner, cracking easier, shortening lifespans, causing concern that multiple PV product generations will expire at the same time.

"Due to silicon cell cracking, Photovoltaic (PV) module reliability issues are gaining great attention due to the increasing demand for solar power and the reduction of cell thickness to reduce cost."

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#Energy #IndirectSemiconductor #WaferThickness #MicroFracture #TractionSeparationDelamination

https://ssrn.com/abstract=4813081