One of the most important aspects of photovoltaic modules is reliability for future uses, that is, a certain module will last certain number of years in use (generally 30 or 35 years). Reliability yields from excellent qualification tests on photovoltaic (PV) modules. Testing for reliability aims at identifying unknown failure mechanisms and allows to known whether modules are susceptible to known failure mechanisms. This paper illustrates techniques of outdoor measurements and qualification characterization in order to know PV module conditions for commercial uses. Matrix methods have been used for energy prediction and failure material tests, using digital imaging and thermography, have been also carried out
Measurements and Characterization of Photovoltaic Modules for Tolerance Verification
LAY EKUAKILLE, Aime;VERGALLO, PATRIZIA;
2011-01-01
Abstract
One of the most important aspects of photovoltaic modules is reliability for future uses, that is, a certain module will last certain number of years in use (generally 30 or 35 years). Reliability yields from excellent qualification tests on photovoltaic (PV) modules. Testing for reliability aims at identifying unknown failure mechanisms and allows to known whether modules are susceptible to known failure mechanisms. This paper illustrates techniques of outdoor measurements and qualification characterization in order to know PV module conditions for commercial uses. Matrix methods have been used for energy prediction and failure material tests, using digital imaging and thermography, have been also carried outI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
