Trends in Field and Laboratory Performance of Photovoltaic Modules and Materials

Joe Karas, Naila Al Hasan, Jenya Meydbray, Robert Flottemesch, Jim Rand, Dirk Jordan, Max McPherson, Mason Reed, Teresa Barnes

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Abstract

This DuraMAT project intends to identify bill of materials (BOM) and/or process control measures for photovoltaic modules with representative failure modes as informed by accelerated and field tests to guide next steps in module and material design. We have begun work to identify correlation between module field performance and accelerated testing results by cross-comparing a module database of accelerated test results with a module database of fielded systems. We have identified fielded systems with degraded performance, and intend to compare this to the results observed in certification and qualification testing. We also intend to apply lessons and observations from accelerated tests to the field, where it may be possible to mitigate or avoid degradation in the field.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2022

Publication series

NamePresented at the 2022 Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop (PVRW), 21-25 February 2022

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-5K00-82119

Keywords

  • DuraMAT
  • PV
  • reliability
  • solar

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