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Moving to a Higher Level for PV Reliability through Comprehensive Standards Based on Solid Science (Presentation)

Conference ·
OSTI ID:1165251

PV reliability is a challenging topic because of the desired long life of PV modules, the diversity of use environments and the pressure on companies to rapidly reduce their costs. This presentation describes the challenges, examples of failure mechanisms that we know or don't know how to test for, and how a scientific approach is being used to establish international standards.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1165251
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-5J00-63303
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English