{"id":9076,"date":"2024-09-05T08:30:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T07:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azimut360.coop\/2024\/09\/reptes-clau-de-la-fotovoltaica-causes-impacte-i-prevencio\/"},"modified":"2024-10-14T17:07:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T16:07:03","slug":"key-challenges-photovoltaics-causes-impact-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azimut360.coop\/en\/2024\/09\/key-challenges-photovoltaics-causes-impact-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Challenges of Photovoltaics: Causes, Impact, and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”175477″]Key Challenges of Photovoltaics: Causes, Impact, and Prevention[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_single_image media=”8877″ media_width_percent=”100″ uncode_shortcode_id=”204203″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”520948″]When a photovoltaic installation operates optimally, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply, it can become a large-scale power source. However, photovoltaic technology faces major daily challenges in terms of quality, installation, operation, and decommissioning. Below, we describe five main challenges facing photovoltaic technology:[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”182772″]Derating[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”188895″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”193979″]Derating refers to the power reduction in photovoltaic inverters caused by environmental factors such as heat, altitude, and voltage. In extreme situations, this phenomenon can even stop production. This effect is especially noticeable in areas with high temperatures.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”198182″]Causes of Derating[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”147225″]The main causes of derating are:<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”192842″]How to Prevent Derating
\n[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”740869″]To avoid it, several actions can be taken:<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”802139″]LID Effect (Light-Induced Degradation)
\n[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”162581″]What is the LID Effect?[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”612367″]The LID effect refers to the degradation of photovoltaic modules caused by chemical reactions in silicon cells, leading to a loss of power and efficiency during the first months of solar exposure. This can result in a reduction of up to 10% of the initial power.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”696857″]Causes of the LID Effect
\n[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”181068″]The main cause of this effect is the reaction of boron with elements such as oxygen, iron, or copper present in the silicon cell. While boron is crucial for generating electricity, these reactions reduce electron flow, affecting the module\u2019s efficiency.<\/p>\n
Monocrystalline P-type modules are especially vulnerable to LID due to the difficulty in completely eliminating oxygen during the manufacturing process. In contrast, N-type cells, doped with phosphorus, show greater resistance to this effect.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”205960″]How to Prevent the LID Effect?[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”951491″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”121991″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”154844″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”178378″]A hotspot is a localized area within a photovoltaic module that overheats, potentially damaging the module or, in extreme cases, causing a fire. This issue arises from high resistance in a specific area, turning it into an electricity consumer that generates heat, exceeding 200\u00b0C.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”198263″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”128229″]Hotspots can be caused by internal defects, shading, broken solder joints due to poor manufacturing, or improper handling. Other factors include accumulated dirt and permanent obstacles like trees or chimneys.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”752030″]Prevention of Hotspots[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”178358″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”125301″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”206192″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”116994″]Delamination refers to the loss of adhesion between the different layers that make up a photovoltaic module. This defect can appear shortly after installation but may worsen over the module\u2019s lifetime.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”843832″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”158037″]Delamination is usually associated with poor manufacturing or the use of low-quality materials. Additionally, improper transportation and handling during installation increase the likelihood of delamination. Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and UV radiation accelerate this process, especially in lower-quality modules.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”709295″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”300377″]Delamination can be identified through visual inspection, observing color changes in the module, white spots on the front, or bubbles on the back.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”206447″]How to Prevent Delamination?[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”186500″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”110420″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”522875″]When delamination occurs away from the module\u2019s edge, it can affect performance without posing an immediate safety risk. However, if delamination spreads to the edges, it can allow air and moisture to enter, leading to corrosion and irreversible deterioration of the module, which puts the plant’s integrity at risk.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”278676″]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ uncode_shortcode_id=”641710″]<\/p>\n