Roctool revolutionizes the assembly of photovoltaic panels

Roctool, a specialist in heating and cooling technologies for plastics and composites, has developed, in collaboration with CEA-Liten, a new assembly technology for photovoltaic panels. The LIT™ RAPID SOLAR, equipped with an induction heating system, can operate at higher temperatures than traditional equipment, reaching 260°C compared to the usual 180°C, while maintaining a pressure greater than 6 bars.

This advance opens the way to the use of new thermoplastic and composite materials, potentially facilitating recycling, a crucial issue for the industry. The adaptable tooling also allows for complex three-dimensional formats, accentuating the versatility of the modules. Initial tests have shown that the panels designed with this innovative process are equivalent in performance to those made by standard methods, thus validating their prequalification.