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Revolution in the solar energy market: polyurethane solar panels are the new trend for clean energy generation

Written by Valdemar Medeiros
Published 19/04/2023 às 10:50
Revolution in the solar energy market: polyurethane solar panels are the new trend for clean energy generation
Photo: ZNShine/Disclosure

A Chinese company is revolutionizing the solar energy market with the development of new solar panels composed of polyurethane. These panels have unique advantages, such as the ability to generate clean, sustainable energy more efficiently and cost-effectively.

A ZNShine, a solar panel manufacturer, has developed a module with a polyurethane structure for the international photovoltaic market. According to the company, the solar energy panels are the first to have this type of structure. The clean energy equipment is composed of high quality polyurethane resin and generated through pultrusion molding process.

Polyurethane based solar panels are designed with eco-friendly materials

According to the company's Sales Director, derek wang, the new launch by Znshine, which substituted the aluminum profile for the polyurethane structure, arose from the thought of the need for floating plants or installed in chemical industries, where salts or particles of chemical reagents can easily corrode conventional frames, developed with metal.

Wang adds that in this attempt to seek new technologies to solar panels, in addition to generating more extensive uses in different environments, also brings the benefit of reducing CO2 emissions during the production process.

In the future, the company will continue to foster new research and developments in the solar energy industry, for the demands of customers and the market, always keeping up with sustainability trends and the growing need for clean energy worldwide. ZNShine points out that by using ecological materials, promoting the transformation of raw materials and changing the structure of solar energy industry, highlights the potential of material structures developed with polyurethane.

The company claims that the new frame has become a great choice for aluminum alloy or steel frames as a replacement product. Faced with new needs constantly presented by the market, polyurethane components expand a broader application perspective.

Carbon emission of Polyurethane solar panel is only 10% compared to aluminum emission

ZNShine points out that, currently, the structure material of solar panels is mainly aluminum, but its production requires high levels of electricity consumption and, consequently, generates large carbon dioxide emissions, which goes against the concept of environmental protection and electricity saving.

Wang recalls that the CO2 emission of Polyurethane is only 10% of the emission of the aluminum structure. In this way, a new structure of ecologically correct material and with a greater economy is introduced. Its proposal is interesting and long lasting, being an important link to generate the sustainable development of all clean energy equipment.

Polyurethane composite materials have excellent physical properties. After testing, the longitudinal tensile strength and bending strength of the product can reach more than 1000 Mpa, which makes it 7 times higher than aluminum alloy in terms of strength. Another aspect highlighted by ZNShine is that the density of the polyurethane composite material is 2g/cm³, equivalent to two thirds of the density of aluminum alloy.

New material is up to 30% lighter than conventional ones

The company points out that the product has unique advantages, so that it can replace common metallic materials. Parts made from polyurethane materials are 15-30% lighter than parts made from common aluminum alloys.

In ZNShine's view, the corrosion resistance of polyurethane materials is quite outstanding, acid-base salts and other substances have no effect on it, and the composite materials do not undergo hydrolysis reaction in a humid environment, with excellent resistance to water and aging by heat and humidity.

Valdemar Medeiros

Journalist in training, specialist in creating content with a focus on SEO actions. Writes about the Automotive Industry, Renewable Energy and Science and Technology

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