Abstract
The National Photovoltaic (PV) Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, and includes a PV Manufacturing Research and Development (R&D) project conducted with industry. This project includes advancements in PV components to improve reliability, reduce costs, and develop integrated PV systems. Participants submit prototypes, pre-production hardware products, and examples of theresulting final products for a range of tests conducted at several national laboratories, independent testing laboratories, and recognized listing agencies. The purpose of this testing is to use the results to assist industry in determining a product's performance and reliability, and to identify areas for potential improvement. This paper briefly describes the PV Manufacturing R&D project;participants in the area of PV systems, balance of systems, and components; and several examples of the different types of product and performance testing used to support and confirm product performance.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 7 |
| State | Published - 2000 |
| Event | 16th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition - Glasgow, Scotland Duration: 1 May 2000 → 5 May 2000 |
Conference
| Conference | 16th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition |
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| City | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Period | 1/05/00 → 5/05/00 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-520-27480
