Methods for accelerated soiling testing of photovoltaic (PV) modules
US9778306B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods for accelerated soiling testing of PV modules is described herein. The methods accurately reproduce soiling characteristics across various environmental conditions and can be performed in a laboratory environment under short testing times. A method described herein comprises the steps of forming a soiling mixture, depositing the soiling mixture on a surface portion of a PV module, exposing the PV module surface portion to simulated environmental conditions and determining an extent of recovery of the PV module surface portion.
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