Ultra accelerated testing of PV module components

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1999 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.57930· OSTI ID:355410

Pitts, J R; King, D E; Bingham, C; Czanderna, A W ^[1]

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1. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, Colorado 80401 (United States)

Using concentrated natural sunlight at the NREL High Flux Solar Furnace, we have exposed several materials to acceleration factors of up to 400 times the normal outdoor UV exposure dose. This accelerated rate allows the exposure of materials such that a year of outdoor exposure can be simulated in about 5 hours. We have studied the solarization of cerium containing glass, the degradation of ethylene vinyl acetate laminated between borosilicate glass, and the yellowing of standard polystyrene test coupons. The first two candidates are of interest to the photovoltaics (PV) program, and the last candidate material is a widely used dosimeter for ultra violet (UV) exposure in accelerated weathering chambers. {copyright} {ital 1999 American Institute of Physics.}

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 355410
• 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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