IEA PVPS TASK 13 Workshop "Characterisation of Photovoltaic Systems"

Further information for the IEA PVPS TASK 13 Workshop "Characterisation of Photovoltaic Systems"

Photovoltaic systems are generally considered highly reliable, which leads to long inspection intervals. However, during inspections or when performance degradation or failures occur, the area to be inspected is large. In many cases, especially when defects are not visually detectable, locating the fault becomes significantly more expensive than repairing it.

This workshop explores how to detect the most important and most difficult to identify failure types in current PV module technologies, as described in the IEA PVPS TASK 13 report: "Degradation and Failure Modes in New Photovoltaic Cell and Module Technologies."

We aim to share practical methods for identifying hidden defects, foster discussion among industry experts, and gather valuable feedback to support further development and implementation in the PV field.