Progress in the performance of terrestrial solar cell modules
Since the start of the Low Cost Solar Array (LSA) Project in 1975, approximately 400 KW of photovoltaic solar cell modules have been purchased in four separate blocks. These modules, representative of designs and manufacturing technology in the period from 1976 to the present, have been subjected to laboratory and field tests and subsequent evaluation. A review of certain figures-of-merit for the modules is useful in assessing the progress of the project in meeting a price goal of 70 cents/watt in 1980 dollars and at standard test conditions. Analysis of the results of the testing program provides an assessment of the functional performance and durability of the modules and also an evaluation of the utility of the tests used in qualifying and characterizing the modules. The experience of the LSA Project in procuring, testing and evaluating these modules is given.
- Research Organization:
- Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 6427970
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-800604-P3
- Journal Information:
- Proc. Annu. Meet. - Am. Sect. Int. Sol. Energy Soc.; (United States), Vol. 3.2; Conference: American section of the International Solar Energy Society conference, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 2 Jun 1980
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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