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Bifacial adoption spurs rethink on PID

PV systems are unique among electronic devices, as they are expected to survive outdoors for at least 25 to 30 years. This makes module and system quality one of the cornerstones of guaranteed returns on investment. Potential-induced degradation (PID) is a critical failure mode with a potentially high financial impact. New research from imec and Hasselt University looks at the damaging impact that PID can have on bifacial technology, writes Michaël Daenen, a professor at EnergyVille and Hasselt University.

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pv magazine

11 Feb 2021

Image: imec/UHasselt

The broader acceptance of bifacial PV technology across the entire solar value chain, including financial institutions, is still lacking. On the one hand, PV projects are typically built for 30 years and a large financial injection is needed up front. On the other, further R&D efforts are still required to improve the performance and reliability …

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