Artificial Intelligence for Solar Photovoltaic Systems

10 Performance Degradation in Solar Modules

Shabbir S. Bohra

Sarvajanik University

DOI: 10.1201/9781003222286-10

CONTENTS

• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Causes and Rate of Degradation of Solar Panel
• 10.3 Degradation Types of Photovoltaic Modules
  • 10.3.1 Corrosion of PV Module
  • 10.3.2 Delamination of PV Module
  • 10.3.3 Discoloration of PV Module
  • 10.3.4 Breakage and Cracks in PV Modules
  • 10.3.5 Potential-Induced Degradation (PID)
  • 10.3.6 Hot Spots
  • 10.3.7 Bubbles
• 10.4 PV Module Degradation Models
  • 10.4.1 Pan Model
  • 10.4.2 Exponential Model
  • 10.4.3 Model of Degradation by UV Stress
  • 10.4.4 Model of Degradation by Temperature Stress
  • 10.4.5 Model of Temperature and Humidity Stress Degradation
• 10.5 Performance Assessment Techniques
  • 10.5.1 Final Yield
  • 10.5.2 ...