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Solar PV Module Testing Including Information About Data Sheet of Module-By Ramchander, BVRIT-CBIP-07!03!2022

The document discusses solar PV module testing and data sheet interpretation. It covers various tests conducted on solar panels during conceptualization, manufacturing, transportation, installation, commissioning and operational phases. These include insulation testing, measurement of temperature coefficients, performance testing under standard and low irradiation conditions, humidity testing, corrosion testing, and more. It also describes an I-V curve tracer used to test installed PV systems and analyze output characteristics like open circuit voltage, short circuit current, peak power, and fill factor. Regular cleaning and online monitoring of solar panels is recommended for optimal operation and maintenance. The document emphasizes the importance of solar energy for sustainable development.

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Solar PV Module Testing Including Information About Data Sheet of Module-By Ramchander, BVRIT-CBIP-07!03!2022

The document discusses solar PV module testing and data sheet interpretation. It covers various tests conducted on solar panels during conceptualization, manufacturing, transportation, installation, commissioning and operational phases. These include insulation testing, measurement of temperature coefficients, performance testing under standard and low irradiation conditions, humidity testing, corrosion testing, and more. It also describes an I-V curve tracer used to test installed PV systems and analyze output characteristics like open circuit voltage, short circuit current, peak power, and fill factor. Regular cleaning and online monitoring of solar panels is recommended for optimal operation and maintenance. The document emphasizes the importance of solar energy for sustainable development.

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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 • Mechanical Load Test
• Measurement of Temperature • Hail Test
coefficients • Bypass Diode Thermal Test
• Measurement of NOCT • Coating Thickness Test
• Performance at STC & NOCT • Bonding Path Resistance Test
• Performance at Low Irradiation • Wet Insulation Resistance Test
• Outdoor exposure Test • Terminal Torque Test
• Hotspot Endurance Test • Impact Test
• UV preconditioning • Water Spray Test
• Thermal Cycling Test • Accelerated Ageing Test
• Humidity freeze Test • Humidity Test
• Damp Heat Test • Corrosive Atmosphere Test
• Robustness of Termination Test • PID Test
• Wet Leakage Current 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: [email protected]
Mobile: 9247798832

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