Abstract
Snail trails are a prevalent degradation phenomenon observed in solar power plants. In a previous study, it was determined that snail trails affected only the appearance of solar cells, without significantly contributing to actual power loss. However, when snail trails are accompanied by solar cell cracks, power loss occurs. We analyzed the snail trails in a specific module in a 95 kW power plant that has been operational since 2015. Moreover, we evaluated the power generation loss arising from snail trails using current–voltage measurements and electroluminescence analysis.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 114230 |
| Journal | Microelectronics Reliability |
| Volume | 126 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2021 Nov |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea (No. 20193020010390 ). This research was also supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE) of the Republic of Korea (No. 20203040010330 ).
Publisher Copyright:
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Keywords
- Degradation
- Failure
- PV modules
- Snail trails
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
