An Aging Model of PV Modules and a Link between Indoor Accelerated Tests and Outdoor Degradation

Autor: Braisaz, B., Van Iseghem, M., Binesti, D., Radouane, K.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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DOI: 10.4229/28theupvsec2013-4av.5.31
Popis: 28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition; 3280-3283
In order to determine the profitability of a PV project, power plant operators need to accurately predict the energy production. It is crucial to know the operating power of PV modules. The correlation between the peak power and the operating power is therefore a major issue for several services, such as project design, operation and maintenance. In this paper, we propose a PV aging model concept. We consider silicon modules with only one failure mode which is thermally activated. A first estimation of outdoor degradation over 25 years is made, based on indoor accelerated aging tests from our EDF R&D test facilities.
Databáze: OpenAIRE