Solar PV Module Testing including Information

about Data Sheet of Module

RAMCHANDER NIRUDI
Consultant (Solar PV Projects),
Associate Professor, EEED-BVRIT,
& Guest Faculty at RECIPMT,ESCI, CPTI (TSSPDCL), CTI (TSTRANCO), CBIP
Solar PV Modules
Different Solar PV Technologies Installed at NISE
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Data sheet interpretation of SPV modules(Multi/Mono)
World-class products, Made in India

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Data sheet interpretation of SPV modules
(180 Half Cut Mono Crystalline PERC Cells.)
World-class products, Made in India

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Data sheet interpretation of SPV modules
(180 Half Cut Mono Crystalline PERC Cells.)
World-class products, Made in India

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 Tests on Panel
• Conceptual Stage

• Manufacturing Phase

• Transportation & Installation Phase

• Commissioning Phase

• Operational / In service Phase

 Tests on Panel
• Insulation Test
• Measurement of Temperature
coefficients
• Measurement of NOCT
• Performance at STC & NOCT
• Performance at Low Irradiation
• Outdoor exposure Test
• Hotspot Endurance Test
• UV preconditioning
• Thermal Cycling Test
• Humidity freeze Test
• Damp Heat Test
• Robustness of Termination Test
• Wet Leakage Current test
• Mechanical Load Test
• Hail Test
• Bypass Diode Thermal Test
• Coating Thickness Test
• Bonding Path Resistance Test
• Wet Insulation Resistance Test
• Terminal Torque Test
• Impact Test
• Water Spray Test
• Accelerated Ageing Test
• Humidity Test
• Corrosive Atmosphere Test
• PID Test
• LID Test
• UV/Visible Spectrometer
 I-V Curve Tracer
 The Daystar DS-100C I-V curve tracer is a portable self-contained unit
for testing installed photovoltaic systems. It weighs 13 kg and is
packaged in a non-metallic case 44 x 35 x 20 cm.
 The DS-100C uses a capacitive load to vary the impedance connected
to the output terminals of the PV array under test. The voltage and
current are sampled as the capacitors in the DS-100C are charged. This
data set is transferred to the control computer for display, analysis,
and storage using the powerful Windows-based IVPC software.
 The displayed I-V curve includes values of:
• Open Circuit Voltage, Voc
• Short Circuit Current, Isc
• Peak Power
• Voltage at Peak Power, Vpk
• Current at Peak Power, Ipk
• Fill Factor
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Operation and Maintenance

• Regular cleaning of the modules

• Online monitoring through Refulog
mobile App
• Physical inspection at regular
intervals

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Q. How frequently should clean the solar panels
as per your knowledge.

a) Daily once
b) Weekly once
c) Monthly once
d) It depends on the site location
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“Our development of Photovoltaic's is something that I feel is a
mission, not just technical or scientific research. I believe it is the
only energy source that can save mankind in the 21st century”
Dr. Yoshihiro Hamakawa , Osaka University

Thank you
By
RAMCHANDER NIRUDI
Project Engineer (Solar Projects)
Associate Professor, EEED-BVRIT.
Email: ramchander.nirudi@gmail.com
Mobile: 9247798832

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