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Review of uncertainty sources in indoor PV calibration of c-SI, and thin film single junction and multi junction cells and modules
conference contribution
posted on 2014-09-16, 09:23 authored by Blagovest Mihaylov, Martin BlissMartin Bliss, Tom BettsTom Betts, Ralph GottschalgThe calibration of PV devices requires an uncertainty
analysis. However, the benefits of
such analysis are not limited to calibration procedures.
It can be useful for all PV device
measurements since it increases the validity of
the results. The sources of uncertainty in indoor
PV device calibration are outlined. The uncertainties
are discussed for different measurement
setups and technologies. Indoor secondary
calibration uncertainty in Pmax can range
from less than 1.5% for c-Si cells to more than
10% for large TF modules. The paper highlights
the importance of understanding the uncertainty
sources and conducting specific uncertainty
calculations for a given measurement setup.
The implications for research laboratories are
that excessively large uncertainty in measurements
can make comparison between results
misleading and the conclusions questionable.
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MIHAYLOV, B.V. ... et al, 2013. Review of uncertainty sources in indoor PV calibration of c-SI, and thin film single junction and multi junction cells and modules. IN: Hutchins, M., Cole, A. and Watson, T. (eds.). Conference Proceedings C95: 9th Photovoltaic Science, Applications and Technology Conference, PVSAT-9, Swansea University,Swansea, Wales, 10th-12th April. Abingdon : Solar Energy Society, pp.179-182.Publisher
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