Failure analysis of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 photovoltaic modules: degradation mechanism of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 solar cells under harsh environmental conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 829-837 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong-Won Lee ◽  
Won-Ju Cho ◽  
Jun-Kwang Song ◽  
Oh-Yun Kwon ◽  
Won-Hee Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules

High-Irradiance Degradation Studies of Metamorphic 1eV GaInAs Solar Cells

2012 ◽  
Vol 1432 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan M. France ◽  
Myles A. Steiner
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Active Region ◽  
Dislocation Density ◽  
Dark Current ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Control Cell ◽  
High Irradiance ◽  
Threading Dislocation ◽  
Threading Dislocation Density ◽  
Degradation Studies

ABSTRACTInitial tests are performed regarding the degradation of lattice-mismatched GaInAs solar cells. 1eV metamorphic GaInAs solar cells with 1-2×106 cm-2 threading dislocation density in the active region are irradiated with an 808 nm laser for 2 weeks time under a variety of temperature and illumination conditions. All devices show a small degradation in Voc that is logarithmic with time. The absolute loss in performance after 2 weeks illuminated at 1300 suns equivalent and 125°C is 7 mV Voc and 0.2% efficiency, showing these devices to be relatively stable. The dark current increases with time and is analyzed with a two-diode model. A GaAs control cell degrades at the same rate, suggesting that the observed degradation mechanism is not related to the additional dislocations in the GaInAs devices.

scholarly journals Migration of Sn and Pb from Solder Ribbon onto Ag Fingers in Field-Aged Silicon Photovoltaic Modules

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wonwook Oh ◽  
Seongtak Kim ◽  
Soohyun Bae ◽  
Nochang Park ◽  
Sung-Il Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Galvanic Corrosion ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Si Solar Cells ◽  
Test Conditions ◽  
Pv Modules ◽  
Moisture Condensation ◽  
Acceleration Test ◽  
Light Induced Plating

We investigated the migration of Sn and Pb onto the Ag fingers of crystalline Si solar cells in photovoltaic modules aged in field for 6 years. Layers of Sn and Pb were found on the Ag fingers down to the edge of the solar cells. This phenomenon is not observed in a standard acceleration test condition for PV modules. In contrast to the acceleration test conditions, field aging subjects the PV modules to solar irradiation and moisture condensation at the interface between the solar cells and the encapsulant. The solder ribbon releases Sn and Pb via repeated galvanic corrosion and the Sn and Pb precipitate on Ag fingers due to the light-induced plating under solar irradiation.

scholarly journals Degradation Mechanism due to Water Ingress Effect on the Top Contact of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deewakar Poudel ◽  
Shanker Karki ◽  
Benjamin Belfore ◽  
Grace Rajan ◽  
Tasnuva Ashrafee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Water Ingress ◽  
Top Contact

Flexible Perovskite Photovoltaic Modules and Solar Cells Based on Atomic Layer Deposited Compact Layers and UV-Irradiated TiO2Scaffolds on Plastic Substrates

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 1401808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Di Giacomo ◽  
Valerio Zardetto ◽  
Alessandra D'Epifanio ◽  
Sara Pescetelli ◽  
Fabio Matteocci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Atomic Layer ◽  
Plastic Substrates ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Perovskite Photovoltaic

Investigation of Degradation Mechanism of Y6‐Based Inverted Organic Solar Cells and Their Utilization in Durable Near‐Infrared Photo‐Detection

2021 ◽  
pp. 2100718
Author(s):  
Naoya Tanaka ◽  
Masahiro Nakano ◽  
Tomoki Kobayashi ◽  
Akira Takahara ◽  
Takahiro Fujinuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Photo Detection

Understanding the thermal degradation mechanism of perovskite solar cells via dielectric and noise measurements

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (36) ◽  
pp. 365403
Author(s):  
Ankit Kumar ◽  
Umesh Bansode ◽  
Satishchandra Ogale ◽  
Atikur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Thermal Degradation ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Thermal Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Noise Measurements

Fast and Nondestructive Failure Analysis of Organic Photovoltaic Modules for Low‐Light Harvesting: Coupling Variable Illumination Measurements to Electroluminescence Imaging

Solar RRL ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 2000634
Author(s):  
Marc-Antoine Llobel ◽  
Guillaume Rivière ◽  
Charline Arrivé ◽  
Stéphanie Courtel ◽  
Godefroy Vannier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Light Harvesting ◽  
Organic Photovoltaic ◽  
Low Light ◽  
Photovoltaic Modules ◽  
Variable Illumination
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