Characterization of the Performance of the Photovoltaic Modules Measured Outdoors
Abstract
Among the various types of renewable energy, solar energy has been widely promoted throughout the world in recent years. The reliability of photovoltaic modules is essential for the acceptance of the market. The photovoltaic modules are devices within the system, which are responsible for converting sunlight directly into electricity. Since modules are typically deployed as components in systems, therefore the module degradation and failure may not be immediately recognized. Although the photovoltaic modules are a source of reliable electricity, their study and analysis within the field indicate that they can have a remarkable degradation or a slight failure. In this paper, we study those losses with the modules that have been exposed outdoors for a long time.