Reliability Evaluation Through Analytics and Data for Emerging Technology in Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic Module Lab – EnergyVille

Outdoor Testing

  • Infrastructure Integrated PV (IIPV)
  • Agricultural PV (AgriPV)
  • PV tracking
  • Regular racks (fixed-tilt)
  • State-of-the-art setup for measuring large perovskite solar cell modules
  • MPP trackers and SMUs (source measure units) rated for 250W
    Spectral pyranometer for:
  • Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)
  • PV spectral correction factors
  • Spectral and broadband Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) measurements
Spectral albedometer for:
  • Spectral albedo assessment
  • PV rear-side irradiance measurement
  • Atmospheric parameter monitoring
  • Non-Invasive In-Situ Characterization
  • Daylight electroluminescence (EL) technique
  • Photoluminescence (PL) technique
  • Sky imager for energy yield modelling and forecasting
Reference modules installed:
  • TOPCon, HJT, PERC
Testing focus:
  • Enables testing of perovskite (and tandem) Key advantage: direct assessment of real-world outdoor performance in actual integration configurations, rather than only lab/simulated conditions

Outdoor Testing Services

  • Technology improvements: refine module specifications, develop tandem-specific inverters, establish validation processes, and expand product portfolio/expertise in perovskite technology
  • Permanent, long-lasting test site: unlike short-term EU-project demonstrations with limited connection/monitoring windows, the permanent station enables continued studies, grid connection, and storage integration — supporting realistic business case development
  • Real-world integrated testing: adapted test fields under real-world conditions to gather data on energy yield (short- and long-term), assess lifespan, and understand interaction with other systems (e.g., batteries, power electronics)
  • Services for other industries: extending support to the construction sector, testing new support-structure concepts for PV integration into infrastructure — including noise barriers and agrivoltaics (AgriPV) applications for agriculture