General
Can the film also be purchased privately?
Yes, the film is available for both commercial and private customers.
How do I find the correct dimensions for ordering foil sheets or foil rolls?
A detailed step-by-step guide can be found on the download page.
Do the PV modules need to be cleaned before lamination?
Yes. For the foil application, the solar module must be free of particles, other contaminants, and grease. In general, common household cleaning agents are sufficient for this. Please adhere to the specifications of the solar module manufacturer.
Can custom sizes of the foil be ordered from you?
Yes, we also offer films in special sizes. Please use our contact form to submit an inquiry. We will then be happy to provide you with a customized offer.
How does the film affect the performance and annual yield of my solar modules?
The XRF Anti-glare film reduces the solar module output power at perpendicular light incidence to about 97% to 95% of the original power. The exact value depends on the respective module type. For oblique light incidence, however, the power reduction is lower, as the module power with the XRF Anti-glare film is more angle-stable.
How does the film on a PV module behave during heavy hail?
We have conducted hail tests with 35 mm thick hailstones without any damage to the film or the PV module. Currently, hail tests are underway to determine whether the film can even provide additional protection against hail damage.
Is there a warranty on the Anti-glare film?
Yes, we offer a 15-year functional warranty. Details can be found in the download area.
What is the contamination behavior of the film?
The surface of the film is hydrophilic, preventing individual water droplets from remaining and drying up. Instead, moisture flows off quickly and efficiently over the entire surface. We observe that contaminants such as pollen, Saharan dust, or bird droppings are completely washed away by rain.
Installation of the Anti-glare film
How is the film applied to the modules?
For an optimal installation result, we recommend involving a sign maker or wrap installer for applying the Anti-glare film. We are happy to connect you with one of our partners in your region for this purpose.
Alternatively, the film can also be applied by hand with two people using a squeegee and soapy water. Instructions can be found in the download area. One of our customers has posted a very nice video on YouTube about this.
Basically, we recommend dismantling the solar modules before applying the film and performing the application on the ground.
Can I also commission Phytonics to laminate my modules?
You can request such a service directly through our contact form, and we will then create an individual offer for you.
Can the film also be applied on the roof on solar modules?
We recommend dismantling the solar modules so that cleaning and film application can be carried out on the ground.
In individual cases, it may be possible to apply a film on the roof – for example, on solar systems installed on walkable flat roofs, provided the solar modules are sufficiently accessible. However, the solar modules must only be at ambient temperature and not in operation. Additionally, proper fall protection must be ensured!
On non-walkable, sloped roofs, applying a film on the roof is not possible and excluded.
Solar modules with anti-glare film
How can I order solar modules with anti-glare film?
Pre-coated solar modules are now available for purchase from us. These anti-glare solar modules are equipped with the anti-glare film in our production. Different module types from several manufacturers are available to meet your specific requirements.
Is the warranty of the module manufacturer retained?
The manufacturer (Solyco) provides full warranty on the product and the performance of its solar modules model-specifically, which we have retrofitted with our Anti-glare film. The reference for the performance warranty is the nominal power value of the solar modules after applying our film.
You can find the manufacturer's warranty statement in the Downloads.