PV Cell and Module Performance Measurement Capabilities at NREL

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Abstract

The Photovoltaic (PV) Cell and Module Performance Characterization team at NREL supports the entire photovoltaic community by providing: secondary calibrations of photovoltaic cells and modules; efficiency measurements with respect to a given set of standard reporting conditions; verification of contract efficiency milestones; and current versus voltage (I-V) measurements under various conditionsof temperature, spectral irradiance, and total irradiance. Support is also provided to in-house programs in device fabrication, module stability, module reliability, PV systems evaluations, and alternative rating methods by performing baseline testing, specialized measurements and other assistance when required. The I-V and spectral responsivity equipment used to accomplish these tasks aredescribed in this document.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 1998
EventNational Center for Photovoltaics Program Review Meeting - Denver, Colorado
Duration: 8 Sep 199811 Sep 1998

Conference

ConferenceNational Center for Photovoltaics Program Review Meeting
CityDenver, Colorado
Period8/09/9811/09/98

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/CP-520-25411

Keywords

  • cells
  • module
  • performance
  • photovoltaic

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