@misc{4b7f08e024084bb7b794d1aa1f086e61,
title = "Evaluating the Durability of Balance of Systems Components Using Combined-Accelerated Stress Testing",
abstract = "The degradation of photovoltaic (PV) balance of systems (BoS) components is not well-studied, but the consequences include offline modules, strings, and inverters; system shutdown; arc faults; and fires. A utility provider experienced a ~30% failure rate in their power transfer chain, originally attributed to branch connectors. Field-failed specimen assemblies were therefore examined, consisting of cable connector, branch connector, and discrete fuse components. Previous papers and presentations have focused on the development of the test method using a benchtop prototype. This presentation covers the early results of C-AST aging of static and dynamic specimens.",
keywords = "balance of systems, branch connector, C-AST, DSC, durability, DuraMAT, fuse, reliability, XCT",
author = "David Miller and Greg Perrin and Kent Terwilliger and Joshua Morse and Chuanxiao Xiao and Bobby To and Sona Ulicna and Chun-Sheng Jiang and Laura Schelhas and Peter Hacke",
year = "2022",
language = "American English",
series = "Presented at the International Energy Agency (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) Task 13 Meeting, 3-7 October 2022",
type = "Other",
}
