Photovoltaic module performance and durability following long-term field exposure

Journal Article · Sun Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1999 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.58001· OSTI ID:355403

King, D L; Quintana, M A; Kratochvil, J A; Ellibee, D E; Hansen, B R ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185-0752 (United States)

This paper summarizes test procedures, results, and implications of in-depth investigations of the performance and durability characteristics of commercial photovoltaic modules after long-term field exposure. New diagnostic test procedures for module reliability research are discussed and illustrated. A collaborative effort with U.S. module manufacturers aimed at achieving 30-year module lifetimes is also described. {copyright} {ital 1999 American Institute of Physics.}

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 355403
• Report Number(s): CONF-980935--
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 462; ISSN APCPCS; ISSN 0094-243X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ADHESION
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PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
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