Detection of snail tracks on photovoltaic modules using a combination of Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy

M. de Biasio, R. Leitner, Ch. Hirschl

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Abstract

Snail tracks are discolorations of the silver fingers on solar cells. We present a measurement system that can detect snail tracks. Their origin is unknown, but they are thought to be linked to micro cracks in the solar cell. Regions with micro cracks on a photovoltaic module were identified using electroluminescence measurements. Based on the electroluminescence data the faulty regions were mapped with a system that uses a combination of Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy. Our results show that our measurement system is a powerful tool for detecting snail tracks.
OriginalspracheDeutsch (Österreich)
Titel2013 Seventh International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST)
Herausgeber (Verlag)IEEE Computer Society
Seiten334-337
Seitenumfang4
ISBN (Print)978-1-4673-5220-8
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 5 Dez. 2013
Extern publiziertJa
Veranstaltung2013 Seventh International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST) - Wellington, New Zealand
Dauer: 3 Dez. 20135 Dez. 2013

Konferenz

Konferenz2013 Seventh International Conference on Sensing Technology (ICST)
Zeitraum3/12/135/12/13

Schlagwörter

  • Fluorescence
  • Degradation
  • Electroluminescence
  • Insulation life
  • Photovoltaic systems
  • Silicon

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