| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 46 pages) : color illustrations. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Series |
NREL/TP ; 5200-56154 |
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NREL/TP ; 5200-56154.
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| Type Of Report |
Technical report. |
| System Details |
Full text available via Internet in .pdf format. Adobe Acrobat Reader required. |
| Note |
Title from title screen (viewed on Oct. 29, 2012). |
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"August 2012." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 12). |
| With: |
Includes: Cataloging module condition by visual inspection. A2. Photographic examples. |
| Summary |
A visual inspection data collection tool for the evaluation of fielded photovoltaic (PV) modules has been developed to facilitate describing the condition of PV modules with regard to field performance. The proposed data collection tool consists of 14 sections, each documenting the appearance or properties of a part of the module. This report instructs on how to use the collection tool and defines each attribute to ensure reliable and valid data collection. This tool has been evaluated through the inspection of over 60 PV modules produced by more than 20 manufacturers and fielded at two different sites for varying periods of time. Aggregated data from such a single data collection tool has the potential to enable longitudinal studies of module condition over time, technology evolution, and field location for the enhancement of module reliability models. |
| Funding |
DE-AC36-08GO28308 SS12.2560 |
| Subject |
Photovoltaic cells -- Testing.
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Solar cells -- Research.
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Materials -- Deterioration -- Data processing.
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| Added Author |
Wohlgemuth, J. (John), 1946- author.
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Kurtz, S. R., author.
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National Center for Photovoltaics (U.S.)
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.), issuing body.
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| Added Title |
Cataloging module condition by visual inspection. A2. Photographic examples.
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| Gpo Item No. |
0430-P-03 (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
E 9.16:NREL/TP-5200-56154 |
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