New model to predict moisture ingress in photovoltaic modules

Researchers in the Netherlands and Belgium have created a numerical model to simulate the entry of moisture into photovoltaic modules. Their research work showed that the climate in which a photovoltaic module is installed has a much greater impact on the moisture input than the choice of materials for the rear foil encapsulator. A research team led by Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands simulated the entry of moisture into photovo…

New model to predict moisture ingress in photovoltaic modules

Researchers in Netherlands and Belgium have created a numerical model to simulate the moisture ingress in PV modules. Their research work showed that climate in which a PV module is installed has a much higher impact on the moisture ingress than the choice of materials for the encapsulant of the backsheet.A research team led by TU Delft in the Netherlands simulated moisture ingress in PV modules to better understand degradation caused by humidit…