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The work presents the investigation of the in field early degradation Some samples were collected from the field for further investigation
of photovoltaic modules installed at a 156 kWp grid connected at the laboratory. A solar simulator was used for IxV curves
installation located in the south hemisphere. The operation started in measurements and a modified photo camera for the
2014 and the generator is composed of n-type monocrystalline electroluminescence (EL) images of the PV modules to help on the
silicon solar cells. The field measurements revealed a homogenous diagnosis of the degradation sources. The most degraded modules
degradation over the strings of the installation after two years of presented considerable dark regions and a brighter area close to the
continuous operation. Also, the patterns on electroluminescence bus bar because of the current concentration, image patterns are
images and IxV curves measurements showed characteristics of very similar to samples submitted to a DH cycle
ageing due to moisture ingress.
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CONCLUSIONS
Pdc
13,7 13,0 13,0 12,0 13,4 12,7 13,4 12,8 13,3 13,3 130,6
(kWp) • The importance of initial surveillance of a grid connected PV
Per string IxV measurements of the 156 kWp PV installation. installation to detect unexpected initial degradation is presented
on this work.
• Periodical measurements in the first years of operation: visual
inspection, IR images and IxV curves on field are normally part of
predictive maintenance routine and the measurements must be
recorded for further analysis.
• Laboratory measurements with EL images are also helpful to
investigate the causes of the degradation.
• In this study, moisture ingress is the main source of the
degradation process.
• Differences on Pmp up to 5% were found between operating
modules positively and negatively biased. Polarization can also
affect this technology, but it is less severe than PID of p-type PV
modules and saturates at low degradation rates.
• Quality control of the products is extremely important. In addition,
warranty conditions must protect the investor against the
Individual string IxV measurements showing the power reduction over a 3-month occurrence of unexpected early degradation and consequent
period. poor performance.