Hong Kong-based startup launches glass-fiber composite solar module frames

Hong Kong-based startup Xilia Group has launched a composite solar module frame that reportedly reduces weight by around 25% and lowers upfront costs by up to 30% compared with conventional aluminum frames. “The PV market is under immense pressure, and the industry’s habitual reliance on aluminum is exacerbating this situation,” Xilia founder René Moerman told pv magazine. “By continuing to use traditional aluminum frames, the industry is following a habit that has become a liability rather than leading with innovation.” The new frame is based on TÜV-certified glass fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) technology and is designed to resist corrosion from salt…