BioSolar completes all UL certifications for BioBacksheet

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BioSolar completes all UL certifications for BioBacksheet

Greentech Lead America: BioSolar, a developer of a
technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that
reduce the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, has completed all technical
UL certifications required for the commercial sale of BioBacksheet.

BioSolar’s BioBacksheet passed UL’s 130-degree C Relative
Thermal Index (RTI) test, where BioBacksheet far surpassed the performance of
competitive products at the conclusion of the 14 month long test.

“RTI is the temperature below which a material will not
be compromised by long term thermally induced chemical degradation. Passing
this last test means that we are ready to accept orders from solar panel
manufacturers for high volume production of BioBacksheet,” said David Lee, president and chief executive officer.

The company claims its BioBacksheet
is the world’s first UL certified solar panel backsheet made from renewable
materials. BioBacksheet’s high thermal conductivity rapidly draws heat away
from the solar cells, which can increase the power output of the entire solar
panel.

BioBacksheet’s USDA BioPreferred Certification allows
solar panels to be marketed as more sustainable and socially responsible, and
preferred by U.S. government agencies.

“For the balance of this year, we will focus on expanding
our sales program and aggressively marketing the unique cost cutting and
performance enhancing features of BioBacksheet,” Lee added.

Stevens Urethane to make BioBacksheet for BioSolar

BioSolar recently executed a manufacturing agreement with
Stevens Urethane, a subsidiary of JPS Industries. As per the agreement, Stevens
Urethane will manufacture BioSolar’s BioBacksheet for North American customers.

editor@greentechlead.com

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