Solar photovoltaic modules' performance reliability and degradation analysis—a review

OA Alimi, EL Meyer, OI Olayiwola - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The current geometric increase in the global deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules,
both at utility-scale and residential roof-top systems, is majorly attributed to its affordability …

Effects of UV radiation on natural and synthetic materials

AL Andrady, AM Heikkilä, KK Pandey… - Photochemical & …, 2023 - Springer
The deleterious effects of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation on construction materials,
especially wood and plastics, and the consequent impacts on their useful lifetimes, are well …

Comprehensive review on performance, reliability, and roadmap of c‐Si PV modules in desert climates: A proposal for improved testing standard

B Adothu, S Kumar, JJ John, G Oreski… - Progress in …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Desert regions have emerged as ideal places for GW utility‐scale photovoltaic (PV) module
installations because of their ultra‐large spaces, abundance of high‐irradiance sunshine …

[HTML][HTML] Long-term reliability of photovoltaic c-Si modules–A detailed assessment based on the first Italian BIPV project

C Del Pero, N Aste, F Leonforte, F Sfolcini - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Assessing the long-term reliability of PV systems is important for understanding their energy
and cost efficiency. Typically, estimates and predictions are based on indoor tests and …

Investigation and analysis of defects and degradations in desert fielded photovoltaic modules

S Kumar, A Alheloo, S Hassan, H Hanifi… - 2021 IEEE 48th …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper investigates and analyzes dominant defects and degradations observed in 5-
year-old desert fielded photovoltaic (PV) modules installed adjacent to a utility-scale site in …

A Review of Degradation and Reliability Analysis of a Solar PV Module

ZU Khan, AD Khan, K Khan, SAK AlKhatib… - IEEE …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Affordability, Long-term warranty, scalability, as well as continuous decline in the LCOE
(levelized cost of electricity) of PV (Photovoltaic) in many nations, are largely responsible for …

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OA Alimi, EL Meyer, OI Olayiwola - 2022 - academia.edu
The current geometric increase in the global deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules,
both at utility-scale and residential roof-top systems, is majorly attributed to its affordability …

Moisture Ingress and Distribution in Bifacial Silicon Photovoltaics

T Sidawi, RE Kumar, I Slauch, R Meier… - IEEE Journal of …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Water participates in multiple modes of degradation in photovoltaic (PV) modules including
encapsulant yellowing, delamination, and contact corrosion. To mitigate moisture-induced …

Performance Investigation and Analysis of Anti-Soiling Coatings in Hot Desert Climate

H Alhamadani, S Hassan, G Mathiak… - 2022 IEEE 49th …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, the performance of hydrophobic coating on glass coupons and photocatalytic
hydrophilic coating on solar modules installed in hot desert climate is analyzed using …

Ultraviolet Fluorescence Imaging for Photovoltaic Module Metrology: Best Practices and Survey of Features Observed in Fielded Modules

D Colvin, AM Gabor, WC Oltjen, PJ Knodle, AD Yao… - Authorea …, 2024 - techrxiv.org
As the photovoltaics (PV) industry grows in sophistication, so must the extent to which
systems are characterized. UV Fluorescence (UVF) imaging is a valuable, easy-to-perform …