CHINAPLAS 2024: BASF and Worldlight unveils total solution photovoltaic frame

BASF unveils a total solution photovoltaic (PV) frame, co-create with Jiangsu Worldlight New Material. This innovative and sustainable PV frame will be exhibited at CHINAPLAS 2024.

BASF unveils innovative and sustainable total solution photovoltaic frame co-created with Worldlight.

The PV frame is made with an industry-leading total solution that combines polyurethanes (PU) composite with a water-borne coating solution.

This results in an 85% reduction in product carbon footprint versus aluminum frames. The water-borne coating solution further reduces the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by more than 90%.

PU composite is more energy-efficient to produce than aluminum. When combined with the water-borne solution, the total solution is also lighter in weight and possesses superior insulation.

In addition, the exceptional adhesion properties of the waterborne coating solution to PU composites significantly enhance weathering resistance, which implies higher durability and a longer life span of the PV frame.

High-performing and energy-efficient PU composite

Made of glass fiber-reinforced polyurethanes, PU composite is widely used in automotive, bridge construction, and aerospace industries.

Compared to aluminum, PU composite with coating provides superior mechanical properties, including resistance to abrasion, acids, alkalis, and UV radiation.