Conference on PV module degradation at the University of Jaén
At Solkeys, we are very pleased to have taken part once again in the Lecture Series organized by the Postgraduate Studies Center at the University of Jaén. It was a real pleasure to share experiences and knowledge on degradation modes in photovoltaic modules and quality assurance processes—two fundamental topics to ensure the large-scale and sustainable deployment of solar energy worldwide.
During the session, we covered several key issues relevant to the photovoltaic sector, including:
- Degradation modes associated with new technologies (TOPCon/HJT) and designs: UVID and corrosion are among the degradation modes generating the most debate. We also addressed the issue of premature breakage in large-format modules with 2mm glass. Mechanical safety must be a design priority today.
- Special applications: We reviewed some of the specific degradation modes associated with applications that are gaining increasing relevance, such as agrivoltaics, BIPV, and floating photovoltaics.
- Perovskites: Their stability against humidity, temperature, and UV radiation, as well as their metastable behaviour, represent the next major challenge for the sector.
- Diagnostics 4.0: The industry is beginning to move from the use of isolated tools to integration into generative AI platforms and decision-making agents. Automation enables root cause analysis in minutes and drastically reduces response times.
- Business and sustainability impact: We discussed warranties, damage settlements, and the difference between technical lifetime and real lifetime, as well as repowering, reuse, and recycling. We also covered the major implications that durability has on the profitability of a system.
See full video of the presentation (in Spanish). Or get in contact with us for more information.
