Growing Panes: Investigating the PV Technology Trends Behind Frequent Early Failures in Modern Glass–Glass Modules

Palmiotti, Elizabeth C.; Springer, Martin; Zuboy, Jarett; Silverman, Timothy J.; Braid, Jennifer L.; Jordan, Dirk C.; Rabade, Salil; Barnes, Teresa M.

doi:10.1109/JPHOTOV.2025.3526170

Title: Growing Panes: Investigating the PV Technology Trends Behind Frequent Early Failures in Modern Glass–Glass Modules

Journal Article · 28 February 2025 · IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/JPHOTOV.2025.3526170 · OSTI ID:2503981

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Research Organization:: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office

Grant/Contract Number:: AC36-08GO28308; NA0003525

OSTI ID:: 2503981

Report Number(s):: NREL/JA--5K00-91715; 10847304

Journal Information:: IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, Journal Name: IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 15; ISSN 2156-3381

Publisher:: Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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