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Stress Induced Degradation Modes in CIGSS Minimodules (Presentation).

DE2008939517

Publication Date	2008
Personal Author	Kempe, M. D.; Terwilliger, F.; Tarrant, D.
Page Count	18
Abstract	The experimental objectives of this report are: (1) compare the performance of modules exposed to high temperature and humidity; (2) determine the effects of different encapsulants on long term stability of CIGSS modules; and (3) analyze failure modes to determine areas in need of improvement.
Keywords	Photovoltaic cells Degradation Copper Indium Stresses Humidity Exposure Stability Encapsulation Performance evaluation Copper indium diselenide(CIGSS)
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200909
Contract Number	DE-AC36-99-GO10337

Stress Induced Degradation Modes in CIGSS Minimodules (Presentation).

Stress Induced Degradation Modes in CIGSS Minimodules (Presentation).
DE2008939517

Publication Date	2008
Personal Author	Kempe, M. D.; Terwilliger, F.; Tarrant, D.
Page Count	18
Abstract	The experimental objectives of this report are: (1) compare the performance of modules exposed to high temperature and humidity; (2) determine the effects of different encapsulants on long term stability of CIGSS modules; and (3) analyze failure modes to determine areas in need of improvement.
Keywords	Photovoltaic cells Degradation Copper Indium Stresses Humidity Exposure Stability Encapsulation Performance evaluation Copper indium diselenide(CIGSS)
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	Sponsored by Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200909
Contract Number	DE-AC36-99-GO10337