Characterisation of photovoltaic modules based on thin film solar cells in environmental operating conditions of Algerian Sahara

K. Agroui; I. Hadj Mahammed; A. Hadj Arab; A. Belghachi

doi:10.1117/12.794006

10 September 2008 Characterisation of photovoltaic modules based on thin film solar cells in environmental operating conditions of Algerian Sahara

K. Agroui, I. Hadj Mahammed, A. Hadj Arab, A. Belghachi

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Proceedings Volume 7048, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems; 70480Q (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.794006
Event: Solar Energy + Applications, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This paper summarizes the electrical and thermal characterizations of thin film PV modules based on amorphous triple junctions (3J: a-Si) and Copper Indium Selenide (CIS) thin film solar cells. Tests are operated in outdoor exposure and under natural sunlight of Ghardaia (Algeria) as specific desert climate environment, characterized by high irradiation and temperature levels. Data acquired from Environmental Operating Conditions (EOC) was converted into solar module output characteristics at Standard Test Conditions (STC) by using three method suggested by Anderson and Mermoud as well as the equations already standardized as IEC 60891. Then, based on the investigation results of the conversion equations, differences among the converting methods (range of application, specificity of solar cell material, and experimental test conditions) were studied.

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K. Agroui, I. Hadj Mahammed, A. Hadj Arab, and A. Belghachi "Characterisation of photovoltaic modules based on thin film solar cells in environmental operating conditions of Algerian Sahara", Proc. SPIE 7048, Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems, 70480Q (10 September 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.794006

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