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Analysis of photovoltaic module performance and life cycle degradation for a 23 year-old array in Quebec, Canada

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  • Baldus-Jeursen, Christopher
  • Côté, Alexandre
  • Deer, Tanya
  • Poissant, Yves

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Photovoltaic module performance data during field operation are essential to understanding the causes of degradation or failure. In this work, performance metrics were analyzed for 357 modules in a rooftop array operating for 23 years in Varennes, Quebec. Modules were studied by visual inspection, solar simulator I–V curves, and Auger Electron Spectroscopy. A statistical analysis of degradation paths was performed with the strongest correlation to performance decline linked to moisture ingress.

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  • Baldus-Jeursen, Christopher & Côté, Alexandre & Deer, Tanya & Poissant, Yves, 2021. "Analysis of photovoltaic module performance and life cycle degradation for a 23 year-old array in Quebec, Canada," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 174(C), pages 547-556.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:174:y:2021:i:c:p:547-556
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.04.013
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    1. Huang, Xin & Wang, He & Jiang, Xuefang & Yang, Hong, 2023. "Performance degradation and reliability evaluation of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules without and with considering measurement reproducibility: A case study in desert area," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 219(P1).
    2. Meena, Roopmati & Pareek, Arti & Gupta, Rajesh, 2024. "A comprehensive Review on interfacial delamination in photovoltaic modules," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 189(PA).
    3. Tuhibur Rahman & Ahmed Al Mansur & Molla Shahadat Hossain Lipu & Md. Siddikur Rahman & Ratil H. Ashique & Mohamad Abou Houran & Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan & Eklas Hossain, 2023. "Investigation of Degradation of Solar Photovoltaics: A Review of Aging Factors, Impacts, and Future Directions toward Sustainable Energy Management," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-30, April.

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