Abstract: The present invention provides a solar cell sealing film whereby generation of gas is decreased. The solar cell sealing film comprises a resin mixture of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a polyethylene, and an organic peroxide. The mass ratio (EVA:PE) of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) to the polyethylene (PE) is 8:2 to 3:7, the content of the organic peroxide is 0.1 to 1.0 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the resin mixture, and the gel rate after crosslinking is 20 to 80% by mass.

Abstract: To provide a solar cell sealing film which is suppressed in acid generation, and which has high transparency and improved insulation properties. A solar cell sealing film containing ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer (EMMA), and a crosslinker, wherein a mass ratio of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to the ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer (EVA:EMMA) is in the range of from 10:90 to 90:10.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a solar cell sealing film obtained from a composition comprising chiefly ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and organic peroxides for giving crosslinked structure, which suppresses the occurrence of blisters without reduction of crosslink rate, even if the film contains silane-coupling agents for improving adhesive strength. The solar cell sealing film comprises ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, a silane-coupling agent, and a phosphite compound represented by formula (I): P(OR1)3??(I) wherein, R1 is a branched-chain aliphatic alkyl group having 8 to 14 carbon atoms, and three R1s are the same as or different from each other and further wherein the content of the vinyl acetate recurring unit of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is in the range of 20 to 35% by weight.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a solar cell sealing film obtained from a composition comprising chiefly ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and organic peroxides for giving crosslinked structure, which suppresses the occurrence of blisters without reduction of crosslink rate, even if the film contains silane-coupling agents for improving adhesive strength. The solar cell sealing film comprises ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, a silane-coupling agent, and a phosphite compound represented by formula (I): P(OR1)3??(I) wherein, R1 is a branched-chain aliphatic alkyl group having 8 to 14 carbon atoms, and three R1s are the same as or different from each other and further wherein the content of the vinyl acetate recurring unit of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer is in the range of 20 to 35% by weight.

Abstract: To provide a process for manufacturing a solar cell module capable of preventing a backside colored sealing film from wrapping around to the light-receiving side of photovoltaic elements. The process for manufacturing a solar cell module of the present invention includes superposing a light-receiving side transparent protection material 11, a light-receiving side sealing film 13A, photovoltaic elements 14, a backside colored sealing film 13B and a backside protection material 12 in this order to give a stack 10, and applying heat and pressure to the stack 10 to integrate it, wherein the light-receiving side sealing film 13A has a thickness less than that of the backside colored sealing film 13B.

Abstract: The solar cell sealing film according to the present invention includes ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer, a crosslinker and a silane coupling agent, wherein the crosslinker is contained in an amount of 0.05 to 0.7 part by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer, and the silane coupling agent is contained in an amount of 0.1 to 0.7 part by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer, and wherein the ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer has a methyl methacrylate content of 25 to 35% by weight.

Abstract: The object of the present invention to provide a solar cell sealing film, which has superior durability that maintains adhesive performance for a long duration under the circumstances of a high temperature and high humidity, exerts high crosslink rate at production of the solar cells, and suppresses occurrence of blister, an a solar cell using the sealing film. A solar cell sealing film, comprising: ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, an organic peroxide, and a silane-coupling agent, wherein the silane-coupling agent is represented by formula (I): in which R1 represents alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, three R1s are the same as or different from each other, and “n” is an integer of 1 to 8; and the silane-coupling agent is contained in the range of 0.02 to 1.0 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-polar monomer copolymer.

Abstract: Sealing film for solar cell which prevents conducting wires and electrodes of the solar cell from rusting and thereby enable the solar cell to retain its high photovoltaic performance for a long period. A light receiving surface sealing film for solar cell comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a cross-linking agent and an acid acceptor. A rear surface sealing film for solar cell comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a cross-linking agent and an acid acceptor, wherein the acid acceptor is contained in the range of not less than 0.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing film for a solar cell having the improved heat resistance and light resistance and a solar cell made by using the same. A sealing film for a solar cell including ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and an organic peroxide, which includes a specific peroxycarbonate as the organic peroxide, and which includes a dihydroxydimethoxybenzophenone ultraviolet absorber without substantially including a hindered amine light stabilizer to prevent yellowing. A sealing film for a solar cell including ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and an organic peroxide, which includes a specific dialkylperoxide as the organic peroxide, and which includes dihydroxydimethoxybenzophenone ultraviolet absorber without substantially including monohydroxyalkoxybenzophenone ultraviolet absorber to prevent yellowing.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a solar cell sealing film comprising chiefly ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, which prevents the occurrence of acetic acid in a heat and humidity environment, additionally maintains an insulation property, and a solar cell using the sealing film. A solar cell sealing film, comprising, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a crosslinker and hydrotalcite, which further contains a (meth)acrylate compound represented by the following formula (I): in which R1, R2 and R3 each independently represent H or CH3, and n is an integer of 9 to 14; and a solar cell using the solar cell sealing film.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a solar cell sealing film that the crosslinking or curing time is reduced, and high transparency is maintained in high temperature and humidity environment over a long duration. A solar cell sealing film comprising an ethylene-unsaturated ester copolymer, a crosslinker, and crosslinking auxiliary agents, wherein the solar cell sealing film comprises a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate having 5 or more (meth)acryloyl groups in the molecule and triallyl isocyanurate as the crosslinking auxiliary agents, and a mass ratio of the polyfunctional (meth)acrylate to the triallyl isocyanurate is 0.06 to 0.3.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solar cell sealing film having enhanced transparency. A composition for a solar cell sealing film contains an ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, a crosslinker and a compound having an alkyleneoxy group. Thereby a solar cell sealing film having excellent all light beam transmittance and enhanced transparency can be formed.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a solar cell backside sealing film comprising ethylene-polar monomer copolymer as a chief ingredient, a crosslinker giving crosslinked structure and a colorant, which is free from reduction of electrical insulation properties, and a solar cell using the sealing film. A solar cell sealing film comprises ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, a crosslinker and a colorant, and further contains a (meth)acrylate compound represented by the following formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent H or CH3, and n is an integer of 9 to 14; and a solar cell using the sealing film as a backside sealing film.

Abstract: The object of the present invention to provide a solar cell sealing film comprising chiefly ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, organic peroxides for giving crosslinked structure, which suppresses occurrence of blister without reduction of crosslink rate, even if the film contains silane-coupling agents for improving adhesive strength. The solar cell sealing film comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, a silane-coupling agent, and a phosphite compound represented by formula (I): P(OR1)3(I) wherein, R1 is a branched-chain aliphatic alkyl group having 8 to 14 carbon atoms, and three R1s are the same as or different from each other.

Abstract: An adhesive sheet having an improved durability is provided by preventing yellowing. The adhesive sheet of the invention is characterized by including ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, and an epoxidized fatty acid ester compound, the content of the epoxidized fatty acid ester compound being in the range of 0.1 to 14 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Abstract: A pair of sealing films is produced for sealing a seal target member configured to be interposed between the sealing films. The pair of sealing films are characterized by including ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, the first sealing film including magnesium hydroxide in an amount of 0.2 parts by weight or less based on 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and the second sealing film including magnesium hydroxide in an amount of 0.01 parts by weight or more based on 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a sealing film having excellent productivity, and improved light resistance and heat resistance, and a solar cell provided with the sealing film. A sealing film for a solar cell comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and an organic peroxide, wherein the organic peroxide comprises an organic peroxide A having a 10 hour half-life in the range of 110 to 130° C. in and an organic peroxide B having a 10 hour half-life in the range of 80 to 100° C.; and a solar cell having the sealing film.

Abstract: A sealing film having excellent adhesive characteristics for a solar cell is provided, which contains an inorganic filler in the sealing film. The sealing film for a solar cell contains ethylene-polar monomer copolymer, a crosslinking agent, and an inorganic filler. The sealing film is characterized by further containing a phosphite compound represented by formula (I): P(OR1)3(I) (wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms).

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing film for a solar cell having the improved heat resistance and light resistance and a solar cell made by using the same. A sealing film for a solar cell comprising ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and an organic peroxide, which comprises a specific peroxyester as the organic peroxide, and which comprises a dihydroxydimethoxybenzophenon ultraviolet absorber without substantially comprising a hindered amine light stabilizer to prevent yellowing. A sealing film for a solar cell comprising ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and an organic peroxide, which comprises a specific dialkylperoxide as the organic peroxide, and which comprises dihydroxydimethoxybenzophenon ultraviolet absorber without substantially comprising monohydroxyalkoxybenzophenon ultraviolet absorber to prevent yellowing.

Abstract: Sealing film for solar cell which prevents conducting wires and electrodes of the solar cell from rusting and thereby enable the solar cell to retain its high photovoltaic performance for a long period. A light receiving surface sealing film for solar cell comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a cross-linking agent and an acid acceptor. A rear surface sealing film for solar cell comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a cross-linking agent and an acid acceptor, wherein the acid acceptor is contained in the range of not less than 0.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.