Proposed Junction-Box Stress Test (Using an Added Weight) for Use During the Module Qualification (Presentation)
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OSTI ID:1036898
Engineering robust adhesion of the junction-box (j-box) is a hurdle typically encountered by photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturers during product development. Furthermore, there are historical incidences of adverse effects (e.g., fires) caused when the j-box/adhesive/module system has failed in the field. The addition of a weight to the j-box during the 'damp heat' IEC qualification test isproposed to verify the basic robustness of the j-box adhesion system. The details of the proposed test are described, in addition to the preliminary results conducted using representative materials and components.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Solar Energy Technologies Office (EE-4S)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308;
- OSTI ID:
- 1036898
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/PR-5200-54525
- Conference Information:
- Presented at the PV Module Reliability Workshop, 28 February - 2 March 2012, Golden, Colorado; NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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