Field studies of PERC and Al-BSF PV module performance loss using power and I-V timeseries

Curran, Alan J.; Yu, Xuanji; Liu, Jiqi; Colvin, Dylan J.; Iqbal, Nafis; Moran, Thomas; Brownell, Brent; Li, Mengjie; Davis, Kristopher O.; Huey, Bryan D.; Jaubert, Jean-Nicolas; Braid, Jennifer L.; Bruckman, Laura S.; French, Roger H.

doi:10.3389/fenrg.2023.1127775

Field studies of PERC and Al-BSF PV module performance loss using power and I-V timeseries

Journal Article · Mon Jul 17 00:00:00 EDT 2023 · Frontiers in Energy Research

DOI:https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2023.1127775· OSTI ID:1989954

Curran, Alan J.; Yu, Xuanji; Liu, Jiqi; Colvin, Dylan J.; Iqbal, Nafis; Moran, Thomas; Brownell, Brent; Li, Mengjie; Davis, Kristopher O.; Huey, Bryan D.; Jaubert, Jean-Nicolas; Braid, Jennifer L.; Bruckman, Laura S.; French, Roger H.

We have studied the degradation of both full-sized modules and minimodules with PERC and Al-BSF cell variations in fields while considering packaging strategies. We demonstrate the implementations of data-driven tools to analyze large numbers of modules and volumes of timeseries data to obtain the performance loss and degradation pathways. This data analysis pipeline enables quantitative comparison and ranking of module variations, as well as mapping and deeper understanding of degradation mechanisms. The best performing module is a half-cell PERC, which shows a performance loss rate ( PLR ) of −0.27 ± 0.12% per annum (%/ a ) after initial losses have stabilized. Minimodule studies showed inconsistent performance rankings due to significant power loss contributions via series resistance, however, recombination losses remained stable. Overall, PERC cell variations outperform or are not distinguishable from Al-BSF cell variations.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: EE0008172

OSTI ID:: 1989954

Journal Information:: Frontiers in Energy Research, Journal Name: Frontiers in Energy Research Vol. 11; ISSN 2296-598X

Publisher:: Frontiers Media SACopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: Switzerland

Language:: English

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