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 …

The research and developments in the field of defects and degradations (D & D) in
crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules have been on the forefront, to ensure reliable …

Simulation tools are increasingly employed towards quantifying the lifetime of photovoltaic
(PV) modules while providing valuable insights into the various failure modes. The use of …

In this article, the fatigue evolution of solder joints in a photovoltaic (PV) module at a hot
climate under thermomechanical cycling was evaluated. The finite-element modeling (FEM) …

Solar modules in utility-scale systems are expected to maintain decades of lifetime to rival
conventional energy sources. However, cyclic thermomechanical loading often degrades …

Quantitative analysis of two 30-year-old PV modules is performed by a combination of the
equivalent-circuit model and optoelectronic characterization methods. The two modules …

Photovoltaic (PV) module qualification standards, IEC 61215 and IEC 61730, were designed
to apply to “general open‐air climates” and IEC 61730 specifically indicated applicability of …

This paper presents a dynamic, electric-thermal model for a photovoltaic (PV) cell that
combines electrical and thermal parameters to accurately emulate PV panels in real time for …

Exact prediction of lifespans of solder interconnects is critical for designing reliable solar
photovoltaic systems that operate for a long time across a wide range of temperatures in low …

To assess the contribution of the thermomechanical stress on the long-term reliability of
photovoltaic (PV) modules, we applied extended thermal cycling tests up to 600 cycles to 13 …