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For more than a decade, 3M has been a trusted supplier of advanced materials

for the solar industry. Our broad range of products and technologies is designed

to enhance performance, improve reliability and drive down the critical cost per

watt. As one of the worlds leading suppliers of advanced lms, tapes, coatings and

adhesives, we have the ability to supply products and provide technical supportaround the world.

3M Products for Solar Energy

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3M Solar materials offer excellent protection from extreme weather conditions, including high temperatures,moisture, sand and other debris that can damage modules and inhibit system uptime. At the same time, theseadvanced materials are designed to work together to help increase energy output driving down the cost per watt,

while helping to improve your prot potential. As one of the worlds leading suppliers of advanced lms, tapes, coatings and adhesives, 3M has the abilityto supply innovative, high-efciency products and technical support around the world, for a variety of solarapplications, including Crystalline Silicon (c-Si), Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Thin Films.

Crystalline Silicon (c-Si) Solutions

Mirror Film

Mirror FilmPanel

MechanicalAssembly

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Anti-Soiling Liquid

Concentrated Solar Power Solutions

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Backsheet

Junction Box Bonding

Charge-Collection

Encapsulant

Front Side Film

Dielectric Insulation

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Junction Box BondingCharge-Collection

EncapsulantGlass

RailBonding

Dielectric Insulation

Anti-Soiling Liquid

Thin Film Solutions


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3M Cool Mirror Film3M Cool Mirror Film 330 is a polymeric multilayer mirror. Its designed for near IR

reectance at normal incidence with an average reectance of 89% or greater, and

it reects light specically in the c-Si response range with a nominal reection band

(700-1250 nm). A non-leaded product with non-blinding reection, it is suitable for

rooftop applications. When integrated as a reector in a non-tracking low concentrated

photovoltaic system, 3M Cool Mirror Film 330 enables up to 40% higher output

compared to a typical installation.**Output improvement varies depending on latitude of installation location, time of year, module tilt and mirror tilt.

3M Anti-Soiling LiquidPhotovoltaic (PV) modules installed in most outdoor locations accumulate soil on their

sun-facing surface, which reduces light transmission to the PV cells, thereby reducing

power output. 3M Anti-Soiling Liquid is specically designed as a eld applied coating

that provides resistance to dry dust soiling. It is an easy to apply water based liquid

suitable for arid, dusty environments.

3M Solar Mirror Film 11003M Solar Mirror Film 1100 is a silver metallized reective lm that has been specically

designed for Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), Concentrating Photovoltaic (CPV)

and solar thermal installations. 3M Solar Mirror Film 1100 offers many advantages

over traditional glass mirrors, including higher reectance, less weight and improved

mechanical properties. These features will increase the output of the Concentrated Solar

System and provide greater design exibility. Additionally, 3M Solar Mirror Film 1100

has adhesive on the back for easy application. Data collected by 3M in production scale

parabolic and heliostat reectors since 1995, and from weathering samples since

the 1980s, prove that our mirror lms are highly weatherable and maintain

reectance stability.

Glass Mirror

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Large Aperture Trough (LAT) 73Large Aperture Trough (LAT) 73, engineered by Gossamer Space Frames and 3M, sets a

new benchmark in solar collector technology for the CSP industry. Through advancements in

materials technology, state-of-the-art engineering and superior design, the LAT 73 offers a

step change in performance and reduced cost. LAT 73 uses 3M Solar Mirror Film 1100 as a

reective surface and a frame support structure custom designed by Gossamer. The result

is an easy to assemble parabolic trough collector with the largest working aperture and the

highest geometric concentration ratio in the world today.

3M and Gossamer Space Frames have joined effor ts to develop the most technologically advanced solor collector: Large Aperture Trough (L AT) 73.


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3M Charge-Collection TapesThe tin-plated, deadsoft copper foil tapes with a low outgassing pressure-sensitive

adhesive or used in applications requiring excellent electrical conductivity from the

substrate through the foil backing. The tin plating facilitates soldering to the backing and

resists oxidation and corrosion. Suitable for standard thin lm laminating temperatures,

these tapes are available in a wide range of congurations for applications as charge

collectors or buses within thin lm solar panels.

3M Dielectric Tapes3M Dielectric Tapes are excellent high temperature tapes for solar PV applications.

Available in a wide variety of widths, they are reliable electric insulators with low

outgassing adhesive and can be applied automatically to allow for rapid application to

maximize productivity.

3M Specialty Tapes3M provides a wide range of tapes designed specically for use in PV modules. These

durable tapes ensure reliable, long-term application for everything from cosmetic masking

to cell positioning.

3M Tape Solutions


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3M Solar Acrylic Foam TapesFor over 30 years, industries worldwide have been using 3M Solar Acrylic Foam Tape

technology to permanently bond and attach many substrates. The acrylic-based chemistry

makes it ideal for critical applications that demand durability, including automotive,

electronics, signage, glazing and construction markets.

Frame Bonding

UL-Certied 3M Solar Acrylic Foam Tapes can provide durable attachment solutions forsolar module frames. The immediate holding feature allows for high throughput during

manufacturing. Compared to sealants, there is no need to clean off any excess material,

resulting in less labor and a more professional look. With eld experience in millions

of solar panels around the world, 3M Solar Acrylic Foam Tape is a

time-tested solution for frame bonding.

Junction Box Bonding3M Solar Acrylic Foam Tape technology enables rapid attachment of junction boxes to

solar modules. The easy, no-mess application allows for faster fabrication and can resultin a cleaner look, compared to liquid adhesives and mastics. 3M Solar Acrylic Foam Tapes

are all UL certied.

Rail Bonding3M Solar Acrylic Foam Tapes are also available in thicker product constructions to provide an

easy, no-mess application when bonding rails to solar modules. 3M Solar Acrylic Foam Tapes

are all UL certied.


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