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Solar cell/module degradation and failure diagnostics

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	McMahon, T.J.
Copyright Year	2008
Description	Author affiliation: Nat. Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (McMahon, T.J.)
Abstract	Solar cell/module degradation and failure diagnostics are reviewed. Cell and packaging failure are distinguished. Failure relevant to photovoltaics(PV) is caused by and can be accelerated with each or combination of each of the following stresses: temperature, voltage, moisture, current, and thermal cycling. Failure mechanisms for the different module technologies are summarized. Diagnostic tools for locating the affected area within a large-area module are pointed out along with the importance of interpretation of the visual appearance of the different damage mechanisms.
Starting Page	172
Ending Page	177
File Size	2769993
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424420490
DOI	10.1109/RELPHY.2008.4558880
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2008-04-27
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Photovoltaic cells Thermal degradation Thermal stresses Packaging Photovoltaic systems Solar power generation Acceleration Temperature Voltage Moisture testing photovoltaics PV modules reliability stress
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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