Published March 1, 2010 | Version v1
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Infrared analysis of thin-film photovoltaic modules

Creators

  • 1. Bavarian Center for Applied Energy Research (ZAE Bayern), Division 3, Am Weichselgarten 7, 91058 Erlangen (Germany)

Description

Distinctive hot spot phenomena caused by electrical shunts in thin-film modules are analyzed by infrared thermography. Modelling the shunt current by an equivalent circuit and considering lateral heat transport, the detected phenomena are discussed. Defects show a characteristic intense temperature rise (>12mK) in the center and an extended sphere of influence with reduced temperature rise.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/214/1/012089

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/1742-6596/214/1/012089;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
214
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[5 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
15. international conference on photoacoustic and photothermal phenomena
Acronym
ICPPP15
Dates
19-23 Jul 2009
Place
Leuven (Belgium)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
42044510
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BYPASSES; DEFECTS; EQUIVALENT CIRCUITS; HEAT TRANSFER; HOT SPOTS; INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY; PHOTOVOLTAIC EFFECT; SIMULATION; SPHERES; TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE; THIN FILMS
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS; ENERGY TRANSFER; FILMS; MEASURING METHODS; PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT; THERMOGRAPHY