A Framework for a Comparative Accelerated Testing Standard for PV Modules: Preprint

Sarah Kurtz

A Framework for a Comparative Accelerated Testing Standard for PV Modules: Preprint

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Abstract

As the photovoltaic industry has grown, the interest in comparative accelerated testing has also grown. Private test labs offer testing services that apply greater stress than the standard qualification tests as tools for differentiating products and for gaining increased confidence in long-term PV investments. While the value of a single international standard for comparative accelerated testingis widely acknowledged, the development of a consensus is difficult. This paper strives to identify a technical basis for a comparative standard.

Original language	American English
Number of pages	8
State	Published - 2013
Event	39th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - Tampa, Florida Duration: 16 Jun 2013 → 20 Jun 2013

Conference

Conference	39th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
City	Tampa, Florida
Period	16/06/13 → 20/06/13

NREL Publication Number

NREL/CP-5200-57838

Keywords

accelerated testing
field failures
photovoltaic modules
service lifetime
wear-out mechanisms

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A Framework for a Comparative Accelerated Testing Standard for PV Modules: Preprint

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