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Weather-Resistant Layer

ETFE

HOMA-E

94% transmittance, self-cleaning, unchanged after 25+ years outdoors, UL94 V-0.

Every percent of transmittance the front film costs you is a percent of yield gone for the life of the module, and on a lightweight laminate the film replaces glass that gave away almost nothing. ETFE is the chemistry that closes that gap.

HOMA-E transmits 94% and keeps doing it: a low-surface-energy skin stops dust adhering, so the module stays clean between washes, and performance is specified as unchanged after 25 years of outdoor exposure.

Why this one

  • 94% light transmittanceDirectly enhances power generation efficiency relative to lower-transmittance films.
  • Self-cleaning surfaceLow surface energy prevents dust accumulation, reducing cleaning frequency and maintenance cost — the recurring cost item on a distributed array.
  • Long-term durabilityMaintains performance unchanged after 25+ years of outdoor exposure.
  • UL94 V-0 flame retardancyWhich is what makes it specifiable for building integration and pneumatic structures.

Specification

Published specification — ETFE
Test ItemRequirementsRangeTest Method
Thickness (μm)20~50-0/+2Each volume in the width direction measure 5 points, and test environment temperature is 25℃.
Width (mm)1000~1300-0/+5Each volume in the length direction measure 5 points, and test environment temperature is 25℃.
Length (m)3000, 6000 or others-0/+5Samples are Measured with meter or tape in 25 degrees.

Values as published by the manufacturer. Tolerances and roll formats are confirmed in writing per order.

Storage and shelf life

High storage stability with no special storage requirements. Warranty period is one year under cool, dry storage conditions.

Applications

  • Foldable and portable lightweight modules
  • Residential balcony lightweight modules
  • Automotive-integrated lightweight modules
  • Commercial and industrial distributed lightweight modules
  • BIPV
  • Pneumatic structures
  • Carports and gas stations
  • Portable PV

Supplied from

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China — and PT. Hondol Material Indonesia, Batam, for customers served from Indonesia.

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Questions about ETFE

Does the self-cleaning surface remove the need for washing?

It reduces cleaning frequency rather than eliminating it. The benefit is largest on arrays that are expensive or awkward to access.

What thicknesses and widths are supplied?

20–50 µm at −0/+2 µm, widths 1000–1300 mm at −0/+5 mm, roll lengths of 3000 m, 6000 m or others to order.

Is it suitable for building-integrated projects?

Yes — the UL94 V-0 flame retardancy rating is specifically what BIPV and pneumatic structure applications require.

Related products

Same series first, then the rest of Lightweight PV Solutions.

HD-PF-K

PF

40.5 µm total, over 88% transmittance in the 400–1100 nm band, and over 1000 kWh/m² UV endurance.

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HOMA-K

PVDF

Over 40% fluorine content, no chalking or cracking after 800 kWh/m² UV, and a matte finish under 30 GU.

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Get ETFE quoted against your own construction.

Send the module format, the annual volume and the destination market. The reply carries the price, the lead time and the certificate.