Results of the PRDA 35 qualification tests of the Motorola concentrating photovoltaic module

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6082771· OSTI ID:6082771

Pritchard, D. A.

A passively-cooled, Fresnel lens, concentrating photovoltaic module, designed and built by Motorola, Incorporated, was tested to the PRDA 35 specifications. The PRDA 35 module test program is described. Physical, electrical, and thermal characteristics of the module are presented. Module performance is shown using multiple linear regression techniques: some change was measured after environmental exposure. In addition, sample cell assemblies were evaluated for effects of severe environmental conditions. Results presented herein show the module has met the qualification goals.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 6082771
• Report Number(s): SAND-81-1015; ON: DE82002230
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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