Title

Performance Assessment Of Thin-Film Photovoltaic Modules In Hot And Humid Climate Of Florida

Abstract

Limitations of accelerated testing to predict all possible degradation modes and mechanisms in the photovoltaic (PV) modules necessitate actual outdoor monitoring and testing of PV modules to be carried out in the field. Thin film PV modules from leading US PV manufacturers are being tested at Florida Solar Energy Center with goals to assess their performance in the hot and humid climate and to correlate the PV performance with the solar irradiance, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, etc. Statistical data analysis is carried out on a daily basis and on a month to month basis with PVUSA type regression analysis. Current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of modules arrays taken on a regular basis complement the results obtained with continuous data monitoring. Such analysis would be helpful in predicting any significant degradation well in advance. Stable performance of PV module arrays over an extended period of time can provide basis for providing warrantees. Any loss of performance would indicate that the processes used for manufacturing of those specific production batches need to be reviewed and improved as necessary.

Publication Date

12-1-2007

Publication Title

American Solar Energy Society - Solar 2007: 36th ASES Annual Conf., 32nd National Passive Solar Conf., 2nd Renewable Energy Policy and Marketing Conference: Sustainable Energy Puts America to Work

Volume

1

Number of Pages

326-329

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Socpus ID

84867862504 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84867862504

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS