Reliability Evaluation Through Analytics and Data for Emerging Technology in Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic Module Lab – EnergyVille

Indoor Testing

  • Specializes in vacuum lamination, for samples up to 3.5 m²
  • Small lab laminator: handles samples up to 50×50 cm², with independent control of top membrane and lower plate temperatures
  • Double membrane laminator: precise control over both top and bottom membranes, samples up to 3.2 m²
  • Lamination cycle: approximately 15–20 minutes, plus 30–50 minutes for sample preparation
  • Damp Heat (DH)
  • Thermal Cycling (TC) – for module sizes up to 3.2 m²
  • Humidity Freeze (HF)
  • Harsh UV exposure – for sample sizes up to 2 m²
  • Special combined test: DH chamber with 1-sun illumination, on samples up to 20×20 cm² at maximum power point (MPP)
  • DH/TC chambers can accommodate multiple samples simultaneously
  • Typical test duration: 1000 hours or until failure

Lamination & Reliability Testing Services

  • Lamination services for samples up to ~3 m², backed by extensive experience
  • Unique double-membrane laminator, enabling lamination on curved surfaces
  • Capability to produce demonstration pieces (e.g., car bonnets, custom designs) — helping companies explore and visualize real-world PV integration

Reliability Testing Services

  • Reliability measurements offered:
    • Damp Heat (DH),
    • Thermal Cycling (TC)
    • Humidity-Freeze (HF)
    • UV exposure
  • Handles samples up to 3.2 m² — larger than standard setups, enabling industry-relevant testing
  • IV curves periodically measured throughout testing using AAA solar simulators
  • Measurements performed manually; raw data or time-series plots provided upon request
  • DH/TC chambers accommodate multiple samples simultaneously; typical test duration 1000 hours or until failure