Qualification test results for DOE solar photovoltaic flat panel procurement - PRDA 38Twelve types of prototypes modules for the DOE Photovoltaic Flat Panel Procurement (PRDA 38) were subjected to qualification tests at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory according to a new specification. Environmental exposures were carried out separately and included temperature cycling, humidity, wind simulation, and hail. The most serious problems discovered were reduced insulation resistance to ground and ground continuity of the metal frames, electrical degradation, erratic power readings, and delamination. The electrical and physical characteristics of the newly received modules are also given.
Document ID
19810042874
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Griffith, J. S. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)