Solar module systems and related methods

A solar module, comprising:

• a. at least one solar cell having a functional material positioned in electrical communication with an electrical wiring component, wherein the functional material of the solar cell is configured to capture photons and convert them to electrons, b. a first substrate configured of a transparent material;
• c. a second substrate, configured in spaced relation from the first substrate, such that the functional material is configured between the first substrate and the second material and
• d. an encapsulant configured between the first substrate and the solar cell and the second substate and the solar cell, further configured to retain the solar cell in place between the first substrate and the second substrate;
• e. wherein at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate is a glass material, further wherein, the first substrate and the second substrate are configured to differ in at least five properties selected from the group consisting of:
• composition;
• cross-sectional thickness;
• coefficient of thermal expansion, forming method, surface roughness, edge profile, and strengthening.