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Solar (PV) Panelguard - Solar Panel Durable Glass Coating

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Signo Nanocare UK Limited

Anti-reflection, anti-pollution and anti-soil durable glass coating for solar panels.

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Application

Can be applied during the manufacturing process of solar panels, as well as pre-or post installation on site, and retrospectively to existing panels that have been in situ for a period. 

Suitable for use on all types of solar glass panels.

Description

Coating which increases the light transmission performance of solar panel glass, whilst reducing the amount of dirt and pollution build-up. 


Once applied, the coating forms a protective layer of approximately 150–300 nm thick.


Features and benefits:

  • Permanently bonds to the surface of solar glass.
  • Light reflection is reduced, leading to increases in transmittances by up to 2.5%.
  • Environmental pollution is unable to adhere to the glass – preventing reduction in light absorption, and improving the energy yield by 6–7%.
  • Weekly or monthly cleaning schedules can be extended because the surface repellence is increased – reducing the need to physically remove dirt particles.
  • Quick-dry function ensures it is dry to touch quickly.
  • Flourine-free.
  • The coating is UV stable, chemically inert and extremely durable, with hydrophilic dirt repellent properties. 
  • The coating will not peel or flake, and is unaffected by weather extremes.
  • Environmentally friendly.


Offers protection against:

  • Environmental pollution from windblown dirt, dust, and traffic pollution.
  • Damage caused by uric acid in bird droppings – easy clean performance ensures bird droppings simply wash off, or can be removed without the need for abrasive cloths or cleaners which can damage solar cells. 
  • UV damage – stable for 5–10 years.

General information

Color

Clear

Finish

Smooth

Material

Silica

Guidance for specification option:

SiO2.

Water-based

Manufacturer guidance

Solar (PV) PanelGuard has a hydrophilic performance which is achieved through surface modification of the silica-based molecules – its main active ingredient. Hydrophilic surfaces make water precipitation spread over the surface as a sheet of liquid, thus removing contamination. In dry conditions dust, dirt and sand particles are prevented from adhering to hydrophilic surfaces thus making Solar (PV) PanelGuard suitable for use in different climates.

Shape

Formless

Warranty description

Five year

Uniclass

Pr_35_31_68_20 Clear coatings for glass

Primary

CAWS

M60/195 Special coating

M60/18 Special coating

Specification data - Clear coatings for glass

Description

Durable glass coating for solar panels.

Manufacturer

Signo Nanocare UK Limited.

Product reference

Solar (PV) Panelguard.

Composition

Water-based silica.

Colour

Clear.

Upper temperature stability

-30°C to +150°C.

Consumption (per layer applied)

10 ml/m².

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Germany

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Silica

Guidance for specification option:

SiO2.

Water-based

Manufacturer guidance

Solar (PV) PanelGuard has a hydrophilic performance which is achieved through surface modification of the silica-based molecules – its main active ingredient. Hydrophilic surfaces make water precipitation spread over the surface as a sheet of liquid, thus removing contamination. In dry conditions dust, dirt and sand particles are prevented from adhering to hydrophilic surfaces thus making Solar (PV) PanelGuard suitable for use in different climates.

Manufacturing plant location

Expected Life

Five year

Case studies

Solar Farm - KwaZulu South Africa

Solar Farm - KwaZulu South Africa