Title :
Development of comparative tests of PV modules by the International PV Module QA Task Force
Author :
Wohlgemuth, John ; Kurtz, S. ; Sample, Tony ; Kondo, Makoto ; Yamamichi, Masaaki
Author_Institution :
Nat. Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO, USA
Abstract :
The International Photovoltaic (PV) Module Quality Assurance Task Force (PVQAT) was created in 2011 to develop a rating system that provides comparative information about the relative durability of PV modules. The identification of accelerated stress tests that can provide such comparative information is seen as a major step toward being able to predict PV module service life. This paper provides details of the ongoing effort to determine the format of such an overall module rating system.
Keywords :
integrated circuit testing; life testing; quality assurance; solar cells; stress analysis; PV module test; PVQAT; accelerated stress test identification; international photovoltaic module quality assurance task force; module rating system; Atmospheric measurements; Corrosion; Glass; Heating; Indexes; Industries; Meteorology; accelerated stress testing; reliability and durability of PV modules; service life predictions;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 2014 IEEE 40th
Conference_Location :
Denver, CO
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.2014.6925359
