International PV QA Task Force's Proposed Comparative Rating System for PV Modules: Preprint

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Abstract

The International PV Quality Assurance Task Force is developing a rating system that provides comparative information about the relative durability of PV modules. Development of accelerated stress tests that can provide such comparative information is seen as a major step toward being able to predict PV module service life. This paper will provide details of the ongoing effort to determine theformat of such an overall module rating system. The latest proposal is based on using three distinct climate zones as defined in IEC 60721-2-1 for two different mounting systems. Specific stresses beyond those used in the qualification tests are being developed for each of the selected climate zones.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2014
EventSPIE Solar Energy + Technology - San Diego, California
Duration: 17 Aug 201421 Aug 2014

Conference

ConferenceSPIE Solar Energy + Technology
CitySan Diego, California
Period17/08/1421/08/14

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/CP-5J00-62846

Keywords

  • photovoltaic
  • PV
  • quality
  • rating
  • reliability
  • service life prediction
  • solar
  • stress test

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