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Barrier film for protection of flexible photovoltaics ▲ ▲ Flexoskin barrier film is flexible, light and weather resistant

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Like a protective skin, the new Flexoskin ® barrier film from Evonik Industries covers flexible photovoltaic modules to protect them against the adverse effects of wind and weather. Flexoskin is highly transparent and transmits visible light, but blocks harmful UV radiation and also prevents penetration of moisture. In this way the flexible barrier film performs a similar function to the heavy glass plates used for rigid modules. The barrier film was introduced in Europe under its new brand name at the PVSEC photovoltaics trade show in Hamburg, Germany. The US launch followed shortly after, at the Solar Power International trade show in Dallas, Texas. The barrier film was specially developed to meet the

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The material combination of Flexoskin allows the use of flexible photovoltaics in locations where heavy, rigid modules cannot be used, such as on flat roofs of large industrial halls and residential buildings that for structural reasons may be loaded only to a limited extent, or on car roofs and backpacks, where the flexible photovoltaic modules can serve as mobile power sources. Flexoskin is currently being tested by various customers. Samples are available, also in the form of rolls with widths of up to 1,200mm. Evonik Industries AG – Germany Fax : +49 201 177 3475 Email : thomas.lange2@evonik.com Website : www.evonik.com

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