Multi-layer LBIC system for thin film PV module characterisation

Vorasayan, Pongpan; Betts, Thomas R.; Gottschalg, Ralph; Tiwari, A.N.

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Multi-layer LBIC system for thin film PV module characterisation

conference contribution

posted on 2009-07-31, 10:54 authored by Pongpan Vorasayan, Thomas R. Betts, Ralph Gottschalg, A.N. Tiwari

Several non-destructive characterisation tools - solar simulator, LBIC, thermography - are used together to investigate the performance of and locate possible defects in TF silicon PV modules of different structures. A special module is investigated where all techniques are compared and good agreement is demonstrated.

History

School

Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Research Unit

Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)

Citation

VORASAYAN, P. ... et al, 2007. Multi-layer LBIC system for thin film PV module characterisation. 17th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference, PVSEC17, Fukuoka, Japan, 3rd-7th December.

Publisher

PVSEC / Elsevier

Version

AM (Accepted Manuscript)

Publication date

2007

Notes

This conference paper was subsequently published in the journal Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells [© Elsevier], 93 (6-7), 2009, pp. 917-921 [doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2008.10.019]. The definitive version is available at: www.elsevier.com/locate/solmat