Various characterization methods are used for the detection of PV (photovoltaic) module
defects. However, these methods yield different results with varying uncertainties …

The expansion of photovoltaic systems emphasizes the crucial requirement for effective
operations and maintenance, drawing insights from advanced maintenance approaches …

In general, photovoltaic (PV) plants do not include components with moving parts and, as a
consequence, they are wrongly considered maintenance-free. Thus, this article presents a …

The reliability of photovoltaic (PV) generators is strongly affected by the performance of
Direct Current/Alternating Current (DC/AC) converters, being the major source of PV …

Inverters are a leading source of hardware failures and contribute to significant energy
losses at photovoltaic (PV) sites. An understanding of failure modes within inverters requires …

Degradation of photovoltaic (PV) modules depends on technology and environmental
conditions. This study characterised the degradation rates of different PV module …

During their operational life, photovoltaic (PV) modules may exhibit various defects for poor
sorting of electrical performance during manufacturing, mishandling during transportation …

Different kinds of photovoltaic modules from various manufacturers have entered the PV
market. However, the long-term performance of these modules under outdoor conditions is …

The performance of horizontal axis Wind Turbines (WTs) is strongly affected by the wind
speed entering in their rotor. Generally, this quantity is not available, because the wind …

The sun is an inexhaustible source of energy that could be harnessed by solar photovoltaic
(PV) technology to supply all the present and future global electricity needs. However, using …