[HTML][HTML] A review of models for photovoltaic crack and hotspot prediction

G Goudelis, PI Lazaridis, M Dhimish - Energies, 2022‏ - mdpi.com
The accurate prediction of the performance output of photovoltaic (PV) installations is
becoming ever more prominent. Its success can provide a considerable economic benefit …

Modelling and experimental investigations of microcracks in crystalline silicon photovoltaics: A review

L Papargyri, M Theristis, B Kubicek, T Krametz… - Renewable Energy, 2020‏ - Elsevier
In recent years, the scientific research into photovoltaic (PV) technology has focused on the
failure modes in order to increase the PV reliability, durability and service lifetime. One of the …

A novel approach of high speed scratching on silicon wafers at nanoscale depths of cut

Z Zhang, D Guo, B Wang, R Kang, B Zhang - Scientific Reports, 2015‏ - nature.com
In this study, a novel approach of high speed scratching is carried out on silicon (Si) wafers
at nanoscale depths of cut to investigate the fundamental mechanisms in wafering of solar …

Stress and strain within photovoltaic modules using the finite element method: A critical review

P Nivelle, JA Tsanakas, J Poortmans… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Simulation tools are increasingly employed towards quantifying the lifetime of photovoltaic
(PV) modules while providing valuable insights into the various failure modes. The use of …

Influence of cracks on fracture strength and electric power losses in Silicon solar cells at high temperatures: deep machine learning and molecular dynamics approach

SV Siruvuri, PR Budarapu, M Paggi - Applied Physics A, 2023‏ - Springer
Significant electric power losses in the presence of micro-cracks in Silicon-based
photovoltaic solar cells have been reported in the literature. In this study, the fracture …

Возобновляемая энергетика в современном мире

ОС Попель, ВЕ Фортов - 2018‏ - elibrary.ru
Рассмотрены современные технологии преобразования возобновляемых источников
энергии (ВИЭ), включая энергетическое использование солнечного излучения для …

Alternative method of making electrical connections in the 1st and 3rd generation modules as an effective way to improve module efficiency and reduce production …

P Kwaśnicki, A Gronba-Chyła… - Archives of …, 2023‏ - journals.pan.pl
In this work, we propose a new method for manufacturing busbars in photovoltaic modules
for different solar cell generations, focusing on 1st and 3rd generations. The method is …

Demonstrating and Investigating the Mechanical Strength of Solar Cells

VR Raj, RK Priya, KV Bindu, N Prabhu… - International Journal …, 2022‏ - Wiley Online Library
This study reports on the silicon photovoltaic cells with such an alumina metallization. The
photovoltaic cell's silicon component was subjected to an effective stress studied using a …

Thermo-mechanical behavior assessment of smart wire connected and busbarPV modules during production, transportation, and subsequent field loading stages

G Li, MW Akram, Y **, X Chen, C Zhu, A Ahmad… - Energy, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Thermo-mechanical loads induce stresses in photovoltaic (PV) modules, leading to crack
formation. In this context, the understanding of module's thermo-mechanical behavior is …

Comparative analysis of mechanical strength of diamond-sawn silicon wafers depending on saw mark orientation, crystalline nature and thickness

L Carton, R Riva, D Nelias, M Fourmeau… - Solar Energy Materials …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Reducing the as-cut thickness of silicon wafers is one of the key issues to significantly lower
the manufacturing costs of the photovoltaic industry. The pursuit of this objective is …