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Reliability Research for Photovoltaic ModulesReport describes research approach used to improve reliability of photovoltaic modules. Aimed at raising useful module lifetime to 20 to 30 years. Development of cost-effective solutions to module-lifetime problem requires compromises between degradation rates, failure rates, and lifetimes, on one hand, and costs of initial manufacture, maintenance, and lost energy, on other hand. Life-cycle costing integrates disparate economic terms, allowing cost effectiveness to be quantified, allowing comparison of different design alternatives.
Document ID
19860000207
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Ross, Ronald J., Jr.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Components And Circuits
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16595
Accession Number
86B10207
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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