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Title
Meta-stability of crystalline thin-film photovoltaic devices
Description
Given the growing market in solar energy, specifically by the thin-film technologies, it is imperative that adequate and accurate standards be developed for these newer photovoltaic devices. Cadmium Telluride, CdTe, one of the major players in the thin-film PV industry is currently rated and certified using standards that have been developed under the context of older technologies. The behavior of CdTe has been shown to be unique enough to suggesting that standards be revised. In this research, methods built on previous industry and independent studies are used to identify these unique behaviors. As well new methods are developed to further characterize CdTe modules in the context of current standards. Clear transient and meta-stable behavior is identified across modules from four different commercial manufacturers. Conclusions drawn from this study show illumination and temperature hysteresis effects on module ratings. Furthermore, suggestions for further study are given that could be used to define parameters for any reexamination of module standards.
Date Created
2010
Contributors
- Petersen, Chad (Author)
- Tamizhmani, Govindasamy (Thesis advisor)
- Macia, Narciso (Committee member)
- Munukutla, Lakshmi (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
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Resource Type
Extent
vii, 47 p. : ill. (some col.)
Language
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.8721
Statement of Responsibility
by Chad Petersen
Description Source
Viewed on Aug. 29, 2012
Level of coding
full
Note
Partial requirement for: M.S. Tech, Arizona State University, 2010
Note type
thesis
Includes bibliographical references (p
Field of study: Technology (Alternative energy technology)
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