Mechanical Degradation Studies on flexible CIGS cells and modules for floating PV
conference paper
This paper describes mechanical degradation experiments carried out to simulate possible bending effects of flexible CIGS modules when mounted on flexible floaters on sea. In an offshore environment the PV modules are subjected to millions of deformations per year. It is concluded that the strain induced by the bending can lead to serious performance loss of the PV modules and measures are advised to reduce the strain in the modules.
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TNO Identifier
980056
ISSN
01608371
ISBN
9781728161174
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Source title
Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 49th IEEE Photovoltaics Specialists Conference, PVSC 2022, 5 June 2022 through 10 June 2022
Pages
1258-1261
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