Reasons for secondary water ingress in solar power generation

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Reasons for secondary water ingress in solar power generation

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Why are silicon heterojunction solar modules sensitive to water ingress?

Silicon heterojunction (SHJ)-solar modules—when encapsulated with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)—are known to be extremely sensitive to water ingress. The reason for this is, however, not clear. Here, we explain the root causes of this degradation mechanism specific to SHJ, proposing a detailed microscopic model.

Does moisture ingress affect reclaimed solar cells?

In the present work, the effect of moisture ingress on the degradation of reclaimed solar cells from a 20-year-old field-aged mc-Si PV module was investigated. Visual inspection, I–V characterization, EL, UV-F, and IR-T imaging techniques show that the PV module has undergone substantial degradation.

Does moisture ingress affect PV module degradation?

Visual inspection, I–V characterization, EL, UV-F, and IR-T imaging techniques show that the PV module has undergone substantial degradation. To elucidate the role of moisture ingress on the observed degradation mechanisms, microstructural analyses were conducted on the extracted solar cells from the PV module using SEM-EDS techniques.

Does moisture ingress affect solar cell degradation?

The presence and amount of oxygen in the EDS analysis in Fig. 11b suggest the influence of moisture ingress on the observed cell degradation. There is migration of cations of sodium, aluminum, lead, silver, potassium, and titanium to the surface of the solar cell under the influence of moisture ingress.

Does moisture ingress affect a field-aged PV module?

The effect of moisture ingress on a field-aged PV modules is investigated. Effect of moisture around the solar cell solder joints dominates. Moisture degradation products appear as dark spots and hotspots in EL/UV-F and IR-T images, respectively. Moisture can induce the formation of photosensitive metal-ligand complexes of Ag, Sn, and Ti.

What happens if a solar cell is exposed to moisture?

Notably, moisture can induce the formation of photosensitive metal-ligand complexes of silver, tin, and titanium. The solar cells also undergo consequential degradation when exposed to moisture and its degradation products. These MID products lead to the observed corrosion, cracks, optical degradation, and PID in the field-aged PV module.

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