• DocumentCode
    3600486
  • Title

    A geometric approach for PV modules degradation

  • Author

    Nehme, Bechara ; M´Sirdi, Nacer K. ; Akiki, Tilda

  • Author_Institution
    ENSAM, Aix Marseille Univ., Toulon, France
  • fYear
    2014
  • Firstpage
    49
  • Lastpage
    53
  • Abstract
    This paper presents an overview of two degradation modes of PV panels: the Moisture Induced Degradation and the Cell Cracks. The two mentioned degradation modes affect PV cells differently according to their position in the module. At a previous stage, we have build a PV model that takes into consideration three degradation modes, the Potential Induced Degradation, the Light Induced Degradation, and the Ultraviolet Light Degradation. In this paper, we update our model to take into consideration all degradation modes.
  • Keywords
    moisture; solar cells; PV cells; PV modules degradation; cell cracks; geometric approach; light induced degradation; moisture induced degradation; ultraviolet light degradation; Degradation; Humidity; Integrated circuit modeling; Mathematical model; Moisture; Photovoltaic systems; Cracks Degradation; Efficiency; Geometric position; Modeling; Moisture Induced Degradation;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Renewable Energies for Developing Countries (REDEC), 2014 International Conference on
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/REDEC.2014.7038530
  • Filename
    7038530