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Reflection-type single long-pulse solar simulator for high-efficiency crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules

Authors :
Tiechen Yang
Rixin Zhao
Buyin Li
Binxin Hu
Source :
Review of Scientific Instruments. 82:065104
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
AIP Publishing, 2011.

Abstract

Photovoltaic module measurements are predominantly taken by using pulsed solar simulators. However, significant errors can be generated when the existing simulators are applied to current high-efficiency crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules. This paper presents the design and implementation of a novel solar simulator featuring reflection-type light source and single long-pulse flash. The analysis and experimental study of the capacitance effect and the technical details of the simulator including reflection-type lamp house, xenon flash lamp power supply, and source-measure unit are introduced. The results show that the complete system achieves Class AAA performance in accordance with the international standard. The proposed simulator outperforms other similar products on the market and has been adopted by some well-known photovoltaic module manufacturers. The practical application demonstrates that this high-performance and cost-effective simulator is quite suitable for photovoltaic module production line.

Details

ISSN :
10897623 and 00346748
Volume :
82
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Review of Scientific Instruments
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....a2039c28d896c3194f04f988c11f5813
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3598343