Table 3

Summary of number of PV modules subjected to different aging tests.

No. of modules Testing condition Module ID
2 Thermal cycling tests (TC 200, −40/+85 °C) according to IEC 61215-2.
It was extended to 800 cycles.
M18, M19
2 Damp-heat test (DH 1000h 85 °C/85% RH) according to IEC 61215-2.
It was extended to 3000h.
M21, M23
1 Mechanical load test after damp-heat (DH 1000h) according to IEC 61215-2. M22
1 Sequence B, according to IEC 61730-2 (see Fig. 10). M24
1 Sequence B1 according to IEC 61730-2 (see Fig. 10). M25
1 Reference. M20

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