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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Renewable Energies for Developing Countries (REDEC), 2014 International Conference on
DOI :
10.1109/REDEC.2014.7038530