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Enhanced mechanical load testing of photovoltaic modules for cold and snowy climates

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study presents an adapted testing strategy for PV modules deployed in cold and snowy climates. It analyzes the mechanical stability of mini and full-size modules, focusing on mechanical load tests at low temperatures or after temperature cycles.

Source: EES solar.

DOI: 10.1039/d5el00125k

Authors: Anika Gassner, Gabriele C. Eder, Ebrar Özkalay, Gabi Friesen, Markus Feichtner, Vasiliki-Maria Archodoulaki

Institutions: TU Wien, Österreichisches Forschungsinstitut für Chemie und Technik, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland, Sonnenkraft (Austria)

Language: English

Topic: Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Klima- und Energiefonds, Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft, Bundesamt für Energie