IEA PVPS Task 13 ST3.2 Qualification of PV Power Plants using Mobile Test Equipment
IEA PVPS Task 13
2021-06-15 publication

EIA PVPS Task 13 Report: Qualification of PV Power Plants using Mobile Test Equipment

This report provides an in-depth overview of on-site inspection methods used to identify the root causes of underperformance in photovoltaic (PV) power plants. These techniques are particularly valuable because they enable testing without the need to remove PV modules or transport them to external laboratories. As a result, they help avoid potential transport damage and minimize system downtime.

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Key Benefits of On-Site PV System Inspection:

  • No dismounting of PV modules required

  • Reduced risk of transport-related damage

  • Shortened system downtime

  • Cost-effective and efficient diagnostics

Targeted Failure Analysis Through Advanced On-Site Testing: On-site inspections enable precise failure analysis by selecting the most appropriate testing techniques, including:

  • Electrical inspection methods

  • Imaging technologies

  • Spectroscopic analysis

By leveraging these tools, solar power plant operators can efficiently pinpoint issues affecting system performance and implement corrective actions faster.

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