SABIC has introduced 2 new NORYL resin grades for photovoltaic applications
The materials are designed for PV electronics such as microinverters, tracker boxes, junction boxes, and solar optimizers
SABIC says the laser-weldable materials can support faster assembly processes and higher manufacturing throughput
The growing deployment of module-level power electronics (MLPE) and distributed solar systems is increasing demand for durable and scalable packaging materials for outdoor PV components. Microinverters, junction boxes, solar optimizers, and tracker electronics require housings that can withstand long-term environmental exposure while also supporting cost-effective mass manufacturing.
SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation), a Saudi Arabia-headquartered manufacturer of chemicals and specialty materials, has introduced 2 new NORYL V0 resin grades for photovoltaic applications. The company describes NORYL V0150TW and V0150IR2 as the industry’s first laser-weldable thermoplastics developed specifically for solar PV components. The materials recently received a Silver Edison Award 2026 for innovation.
According to SABIC, the 2 resin grades are designed as absorptive and transmissive materials for laser welding processes. These products combine flame resistance, outdoor durability and sealing performance in a single material platform. They are intended to reduce dependence on metal enclosures and adhesive-based assembly methods commonly used in PV electronics manufacturing.
The company highlighted microinverters as a key application area. These devices convert DC electricity generated by PV modules into AC power and are continuously exposed to outdoor operating conditions. According to the company, the new resin grades provide UL94 V0 5VA flame-retardant performance at a thickness of 1.5 mm and mechanical integrity at temperatures up to 150°C. The materials are also designed for up to 15 years of outdoor durability.
Compared to metal-based solutions, the company claims the materials can reduce component size by up to 40%, weight by up to 35%, and material usage by up to 30%. The laser-weldable approach enables faster, cleaner assembly than ultrasonic welding methods. By eliminating curing-dependent bonding materials, the process can shorten cycle times and improve manufacturing throughput, says SABIC.
The materials are intended for several PV balance-of-system(BOS) applications. In addition to microinverters, SABIC says the resin grades are suitable for solar tracker boxes, junction boxes, and solar optimizers. The products are available globally.