Outdoor PV Module Degradation of Current-Voltage Parameters

Ryan M. Smith; Dirk C. Jordan; Sarah R. Kurtz

Outdoor PV Module Degradation of Current-Voltage Parameters

Ryan M. Smith, Dirk C. Jordan, Sarah R. Kurtz

Materials Science

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Abstract

Photovoltaic (PV) module degradation rate analysis quantifies the loss of PV power output over time and is useful for estimating the impact of degradation on the cost of energy. An understanding of the degradation of all current-voltage (I-V) parameters helps to determine the cause of the degradation and also gives useful information for the design of the system. This study reports on data collected from 12 distinct mono- and poly-crystalline modules deployed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado. Most modules investigated showed < 0.5%/year decrease in maximum power due to short-circuit current decline.

Original language	American English
Pages	2547-2554
Number of pages	8
State	Published - 2012
Event	World Renewable Energy Forum, WREF 2012, Including World Renewable Energy Congress XII and Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) Annual Conference - Denver, CO, United States Duration: 13 May 2012 → 17 May 2012

Conference

Conference	World Renewable Energy Forum, WREF 2012, Including World Renewable Energy Congress XII and Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) Annual Conference
Country/Territory	United States
City	Denver, CO
Period	13/05/12 → 17/05/12

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See CP-5200-53713 for preprint

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NREL/CP-5200-57035

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