Crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaics has long been considered energy intensive and
costly. Over the past decades, spectacular improvements along the manufacturing chain …

The degradation of photovoltaic (PV) systems is one of the key factors to address in order to
reduce the cost of the electricity produced by increasing the operational lifetime of PV …

Photovoltaic (PV) modules are generally considered to be the most reliable components of
PV systems. The PV module has a high probability of being able to perform adequately for …

Moisture ingress in photovoltaic (PV) modules is the core of most degradation mechanisms
that lead to PV module power degradation. Moisture in EVA encapsulant can lead to metal …

Prediction of the service lifetime of Photovoltaic (PV) modules is crucial for all PV
stakeholders. PV manufacturers benefit from setting realistic warranties and researchers can …

Energy flexibility in buildings is gaining momentum with the introduction of new European
directives that enable buildings to manage their own energy demand and production, by …

Photovoltaics (PV), or solar electricity generation, has become the cheapest form of energy
in many locations worldwide and, combined with energy storage, has the potential to satisfy …

Given the need for decarbonization of the heating sector and the acute need of a propane
replacement in the US Upper Midwest, this study quantifies the techno-economic …

Agrivoltaics (Agri-PV, AV)—the joint use of land for the generation of agricultural products
and energy—has recently been rapidly gaining popularity, as it can significantly increase …

The alleged reliability has led the longest warranty period for Photovoltaic (PV) modules up
to 20–25 years; it becomes possible after understanding the failure mode and degradation …