Ensuring quality of PV modules : preprint / Sarah Kurtz ... [et al.].

Other author Kurtz, S. R.
Other author National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
Other author IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference 2011 : Seattle, Wash.)
Format Electronic
Publication Info[Golden, CO] : National Renewable Energy Laboratory, [2011]
Description1 online resource (6 p.)
Supplemental Contenthttps://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo10579
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Variant title Ensuring quality of photovoltaic modules
SeriesNREL/CP ; 5200-50651
Conference paper (National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)) ; 5200-50651. ^A755847
Summary Photovoltaic (PV) customers need to have confidence in the PV modules they purchase. Currently, no test can quantify a module's lifetime with confidence, but stress tests are routinely used to differentiate PV product designs. We suggest that the industry would be strengthened by using the wisdom of the community to develop a single set of tests that will help customers quantify confidence in PV products. This paper evaluates the need for quality assurance (QA) standards and suggests a path for creating these. Two types of standards are needed: 1) QA of the module design and 2) QA of the manufacturing process.
General noteTitle from title screen (viewed July 27, 2011).
General note"July 2011."
General note"Presented at the 37th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC 37), Seattle, Washington, June 19-24, 2011."
General noteGPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 6).
Funding informationDE-AC36-08GO28308
Technical detailsFull text available via Internet in .pdf format. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
GPO item number0430-P-04 (online)
Govt. docs number E 9.17:NREL/CP-5200-50651

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