Durable photovoltaic modules stabilized by combination encapsulants

A method of building a photovoltaic module comprising:

• positioning a first encapsulation layer having a first major surface and a second major surface and a solar cell having a first major surface and a second major surface such that the first major surface of the solar cell is in contact with the second major surface of the first encapsulation layer, wherein the first encapsulation layer comprises silicone, thermoplastic silicone elastomer (TPSE), ionomers, and combinations thereof;
• positioning a first thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) layer having a first major surface and a second major surface, such that the first major surface of the first encapsulation layer is in contact with the second major surface of the first TPU layer;
• positioning a first polycarbonate layer having a first major surface and a second major surface such that the first major surface of the first TPU layer is in contact with the second major surface of the first polycarbonate layer;
• and
• laminating the first polycarbonate layer, the first TPU layer, the first encapsulation layer, and the solar cell.