A Brief Review on Variables and Test Priorities of Photovoltaic Module Life Expectancy

Siva Parvathi Padi; Sanchari Chowdhury; Muhammad Aleem Zahid; Jaeun Kim; Eun-Chel Cho; Junsin Yi

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A Brief Review on Variables and Test Priorities of Photovoltaic Module Life Expectancy

30 June 2021. pp. 36-44

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Abstract

To endorse the reliability and durability of the solar photovoltaic (PV) device several tests were conducted before exposing to the outdoor field in a non-ideal condition. The PV module has high probability that intend to perform adequately for 30 years under operating conditions. To evaluate the long term performance of the PV module in diversified terrestrial conditions, one should use the outdoor performance data. However, no one wants to wait for 25 years to determine the module reliability. The accelerating stress tests performing in the laboratory by mimicking different field conditions are thus important to understand the performance of a PV module. In this review, we will discuss briefly about different accelerating stress types, levels and prioritization that are used to evaluate the PV module reliability and durability before using them in real field.

Keywords

Photovoltaics

Accelerated tests

Thermal cycling

Damp heat

UV exposure

Humidity freezing

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Publisher :Korea Photovoltaic Society
Publisher(Ko) :한국태양광발전학회
Journal Title :Current Photovoltaic Research
Volume : 9
No :2
Pages :36-44
Received Date : 2021-02-26
Revised Date : 2021-03-23
Accepted Date : 2021-03-31
DOI :https://doi.org/10.21218/CPR.2021.9.2.036

Current Photovoltaic Research ISSN:2288-3274(Print) 2508-125X(Online)

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