BioSolar
is
also
developing
photovoltaic
(PV)
module
components
from
renewable
plant
sources.
The
BioBacksheet,
a
protective
backing
for
PV
modules,
is
made
of
polyamide
resin
derived
from
castor
beans.
Compounded
with
another
non-petroleum
material
during
extrusion,
a
durable
backsheet
is
formed.
“Over
the
past
month,
we
have
been
demonstrating
the
BioBacksheet
to
major
solar
panel
manufacturers,”
says
chief
executive
David
Lee.
“Many
have
requested
large
quantities
for
full
scale
integration
trials
into
their
solar
panel
production
lines.”
Lee
adds:
“BioBacksheet’s
monolithic
construction
does
not
exhibit
inter-layer
de-lamination,
a
common
problem
in
conventional
laminated
backsheets.
“So…
