Posters in the MSCA-ITN SOLAR-TRAIN project

A.-P. Mehilli^a / D. E. Mansour^a / I. Kaaya^a / A. W. Gebregioris^b / N. Kyranaki^b / F. Mariottini^b / S. Mitterhofer^c / J. Ascencio-Vásquez^c / A. Nairi^d / L. Castillon^e / C. Barretta^e / S. Lindig^f / N. Hrelja^g / G. O. Hernandez^h, Climate, Materials and Performance, ^aFraunhofer Institute for Energy Systems (ISE), Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, ^bCentre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) Loughborough University, UK, ^cUniversity of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, ^dCENER National Renewable Energy Centre, Ciudad de la Innovación, Pamplona, Spain, ^ePolymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH, Leoben, Austria, ^fEURAC Research, Bolzano, ^gBayWa r.e. Operation Services S.r.l., Rome, Italy, Presented at SOPHIA PV-Reliability Webinar, 28-29^th May 2020
K. Reba^a / J. Bevc^a / J. Ascencio-Vásquez^b / M. Jankovec^b / M. Topič^b, Photovoltaic Energy Production Forecasting using LightGBM, ^aUniversity of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science, Ljubljana, Slovenia,^bUniversity of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 55^rd International Conference on Microelectronics, Devices and Materials, Ljubljana, Slovenia, October 2019
J. Ascencio-Vásquez / K. Brecl / F. Smole / M. Topič, Application of the full thermal model for PV devices, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 54^th International Conference on Microelectronics, Devices and Materials, Bled, Slovenia, October 2019
I. Kaaya / K-A. Weiß, Pathways of Uncertainties in Service Lifetime Prediction (SLP) Models for PV modules: How to Improve the Accuracy?, Fraunhofer Institut for Solar Energy Systems, Germany, Presented at 36^th EU PVSEC, Marseille, France, 9-13^th Sept 2019
J. Ascencio-Vásquez / M. Topič, Energy forecast tracking and modelling of electromobility: Solar-Powered eBikes, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 36^th EU PVSEC, Marseille, France, 9-13^th Sept 2019
N. Kyranaki^a / D. C. Whalley^c / D. A. Hutt^c / R. Gottschalg^b / T. R. Betts^a, Direct Measurement of Moisture Ingress in PV Laminates, ^aCentre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) Loughborough University, ^bFraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP, Germany, ^cWolfson School Loughborough University, UK, Presented at 36^th EU PVSEC, Marseille, France, 9-13^th Sept 2019
L. Castillon^a / J. Ascencio-Vásquez^b, A.P. Mehilli^c, G. Oreski^a, M. Topič^b, K-A. Weiß^c, Parallel natural weathering of laminated backsheets across Europe, ^aPolymer Competence Center Leoben, Austria, ^bUniversity of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, ^cFraunhofer Institut for Solar Energy Systems, Germany, Presented at 36^th EU PVSEC, Marseille, France, 9-13^th Sept 2019
C. Barretta^a / G. Oreski^a / K. Resch-Fauster^b, Additive analysis in encapsulant materials and correlation to encapsulant degradation modes,^aPolymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH, Leoben, Austria, ^bUniversity of Leoben – Department of Material Science and Testing of Polymers, Leoben, Austria, Presented at 36^th EU PVSEC, Marseille, France, 9-13^th Sept 2019
G. Oviedo Hernandez^a / S. Lindig^b / D. Moser^b / P. V. Chiantore^a, Optimization of the cost priority number (CPN) methodology to the needs of a large O&M operator, ^aBayWa r.e. Operation Services S.r.l., Rome, Italy, EURAC Research, Bolzano, Italy, ^bUniversity of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 36^th EU PVSEC, Marseille, France, 9-13^th Sept 2019
I. Kaaya^a / S. Lindig^b/ N. Hrelja^c / G. O. Hernandez^d / F. Mariottini^e / D. Moser^b / K.-A. Weiß^a / M. Van Iseghem^c / P.V. Chiantore^d / T. R. Betts^e, Service Lifetime Prediction of PV Models and Systems of the SOLAR-TRAIN Project, ^aFraunhofer Institut for Solar Energy Systems, ^bEURAC Research, Bolzano, ^cEDF R&D site des Renardieres, Moret-sur-Loing, France, ^dBayWa r.e. Operation Services S.r.l., Rome, Italy, ^eCentre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School, Loughborough University, UK, Presented at 46^th IEEE PVSC, Chicago, USA, 16-21^th June 2019
S. Lindig^a / D. Moser^a / A. Curran^b / R. French^b, Performance Loss Rates of PV Systems of Task 13 database,^aEURAC Research, Bolzano, ^bSDLE Centerm Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA, Presented at 46^th IEEE PVSC, Chicago, USA, 16-21^th June 2019
I. Kaaya / K.-A. Weiß, Prediction of the Remaining Useful Lifetime of PV Modules, Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
A.-P. Mehilli / K.-A. Weiß, Correlation of climatic degradation factors as a basis for typical load definition, Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, Germany, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
D. E. Mansour^a / C. Barretta^b / P. Christoefl^b / G. Oreski^b / D. Philipp^a / L. Pitta Bauermann^a, Evaluation of EVA-glass interface in a PV module-like laminate after accelerated aging: the impact of backsheet selectivity, ^aFraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, Germany, ^bPolymer Competence Center Leoben, Austria, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
N. Kyranaki^a / R. Gottschalg^b / T. R. Betts^a, Direct Measurement of the Moisture Content in PV modules, ^aCentre of Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Loughborough, UK, ^bFraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics (CSP), Halle, Germany, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
F. Mariottini^a / T.R. Betts^a / G. Belluardo^b, Uncertainty in calibration and characterization of pyranometers, ^aCentre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Loughborough, UK, ^bEURAC Research, Bolzano, Italy, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
S. Mitterhofer / J. Slapšak / M. Topič / M. Jankovec, Modelling and Monitoring of Moisture Diffusion in Encapsulants and PV Mini-Modules, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
J. Ascencio-Vásquez / K. Brecl / M. Topič, Impact of climate on the PV performance and degradation in Europe, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
L. Castillon^a,b / G. Oreski^a, Permeation behavior and PV polymer degradation, ^aPolymer Competence Center Leoben, Austria, ^bMontanauniversität Leoben, Austria, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
C. Barretta^a / G. Oreski^a / K. Resch-Fauster^b, Accelerated ageing of encapsulant materials for PV applications: effects on stability, ^aPolymer Competence Center Leoben, Austria, ^bMontanauniversität Leoben, Austria, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
S. Lindig^a,b / D. Moser^a / M. Topič^b, Multi-Step Performance Loss Rates of Photovoltaic Systems, EURAC Research, Bolzano, Italy, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
N. Hrelja^a / M. van Iseghem^a / E. Lajoie-Mazenc^a / E. Moulines^b / E. Vernet^b, PV Performance Model Applied to PV Module Ageing, ^aEDF R&D site des Renardieres, Moret-sur-Loing, France, ^bCMAP Ecole Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019
G. Oviedo Hernandez / P. V. Chiantore, Causes of Degradation and Performance Improvement in a Complete PV System for O&M Activities, BayWa r.e. Operation Services S.r.l., Rome, Italy, Presented at 9^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Graz, Austria, 28-29^th May 2019

A. W. Gebregioris / T. R. Betts, Degradation of Power Output of Photovoltaic Modules Due to Accelerated Ageing, Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School, Loughborough University, UK, Presented at 15th Photovoltaic Science, Applications and Technology Conference (PVSAT-15), University of Warwick, 10-12^th April 2019
F. Mariottini^a / T. R. Betts^a / G. Belluardo^b, Uncertainty in calibration and characterization of pyranometers, ^aCentre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School, Loughborough University, UK, ^bEURAC Research, Bolzano, Presented at 15th Photovoltaic Science, Applications and Technology Conference (PVSAT-15), University of Warwick, 10-12^th April 2019
D. E. Mansour^a / P. Christoefl^b / G. Oreski^b / D. Philipp^a / L. Pitta Bauermann^a, Mapping of instrumented elastic modulus of EVA layer after DH aging, ^aFraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, ^bPolymer Competence Center Leoben, Presented at Silicon PV, the 9^th International Conference on Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaics, 10^th April 2019
I. Kaaya^a / S. Lindig^b/ D. Moser^b / M. Topič^c / K.-A. Weiß^a, Review of Statistical and Analytical Degradation Models for PV Modules and Systems and Improvements, ^aFraunhofer Institut for Solar Energy Systems, ^bEURAC Research, Bolzano, ^cUniversity of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Presented at 35^th EU PVSEC, Brussels, Belgium, 24-28^th Sept 2018
D. E. Mansour^a / I. Kaaya^a / F. Swientek^b / D. Philipp^a / L. Pitta Bauermann^a, Nanoindentation analysis of the encapsulant in the PV module after accelerated aging, ^aFraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, ^bAnton Paar Germany GmbH, Presented at 35^th EU PVSEC, Brussels, Belgium, 24-28^th Sept 2018
S. Mitterhofer / M. Jankovec / M. Topič, Using UV LEDs for PV module aging and degradation study, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Presented at 35^th EU PVSEC, Brussels, Belgium, 24-28^th Sept 2018
J. Ascencio-Vasquez / K. Brecl / M. Topič, Validation of PV System Performance Modelling in View of Köppen-Geiger-Photovoltaic Climate Classification, University Ljubljana, Presented at 35^th EU PVSEC, Brussels, Belgium, 24-28^th Sept 2018
L. Castillon^a / G. Oreski^a / G. Pinter^bAnalysis and development of transport phenomena models for PV modules, ^aPolymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL), Leoben, ^bDepartment of Material Science and Testing of Polymers, University of Leoben, Presented at 35^th EU PVSEC, Brussels, Belgium, 24-28^th Sept 2018
C. Barretta^a / N. Kyranaki^b / G. Oreski^a / K. Resch-Fauster^c / G. Pinter^c, Development of Non-Destructive Methods for Acetic Acid Detection in Photovoltaic Modules, ^aPolymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL), Leoben, ^bCentre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) Loughborough University, ^cDepartment of Material Science and Testing of Polymers, University of Leoben, Presented at 35^th EU PVSEC, Brussels, Belgium, 24-28^th Sept 2018
N. Hrelja^a / M. Van Iseghem^a / E. Lajoie-Mazenc^a / E. Moulines^b / E. Vernet^b, Single Diode Model Applied to PV Module Aging, ^aEDF R&D, ^bCMAP École Polytechnique, Presented at 35^th EU PVSEC, Brussels, Belgium, 24-28^th Sept 2018
N. Kyranaki / J. Zhu / T. R. Betts, Investigating the degradations of front and back sides of c-Si PV Cells that Exposed in Acetic Acid, Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) Loughborough University, Presented at 35^th EU PVSEC, Brussels, Belgium, 24-28^th Sept 2018
A.-P. Mehilli, Correlation of climatic degradation factors as a basis for typical load definition, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
D. E. Mansour^a / F. Swientek^b / P. Gebhardt^a / D. Philipp^a/ L. Pitta Bauermann^a,Nanoindentation analysis of backsheet layer in a PV module-like laminate after accelerated aging, ^a Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, ^b Anton Paar Germany GmbH, Ostfildern, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
I. Kaaya / K.-A. Weiß, Service Lifetime Prediction Model for PV Modules in Outdoor Operation, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
A. W. Gebregiorgis / J. Zhu / T. R. Betts, Accelerated and Realistic Ageing of Photovoltaic Modules, Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University Loughborough, Leicestershire, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
N. Kyranaki^a / J. Zhu^a / R. Gottschalg^b / T. R. Betts^a, The Impact of Acetic Acid Corrosion on the Front-side Contacts and the Finger Electrodes of c-Si PV Cells, ^aCentre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School, Loughborough University, UK, ^bFraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP, Saale, Germany, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
F. Mariottini^a / J. Zhu^a / R. Gottschalg^b / T. R. Betts^a, Propagation of uncertainty in irradiance measurements into PV yield, ^aCentre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School, Loughborough University, UK, ^bFraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP, Saale, Germany, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
S. Mitterhofer / M. Jankovec /M. Topič, Potential, Temperature and Humidity Induced Degradation of PV Module Energy Yield, LPVO, Faculty Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
J. Ascencio-Vasquez / M. Jankovec /M. Topič, Evaluation of PV Module Degradation Based on Analysis of Outdoor Monitoring Data, LPVO, Faculty Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
A. Nairi / A.-R. Lagunas, Investigation on PV Module Degradation Mode Indicators, CENER National Renewable Energy Centre, Ciudad de la Innovación, Pamplona, Spain, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
L. Castillon^a, G. Oreski^a, G. Pinter^b, Influence of backsheet-encapsulant combinations on PV degradation modes, Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH, Austria, ^b Montanuniversität Leoben, Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffkunde und Prüfung der Kunstoffe, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
C. Barretta^a / G. Oreski^a / K. Resch-Fauster^b / G. Pinter^b, Characterisation of degradation behaviour and material interactions in PV modules, Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH, Austria, ^b Montanuniversität Leoben, Lehrstuhl für Werkstoffkunde und Prüfung der Kunstoffe, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
S. Lindig^a,b / G. Belluardo^a / A. Astigarraga^a / D. Moser^a / M. Topič^b, Electrical parameter performance evolution of different PV technologies and connection to degradation modes, ^aEURAC Research, Bolzano, ^bUniversity of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
N. Hrelja^a/ M. Van Iseghem^a / E. Lajoie-Mazenc^a / Eric Moulines^b / Elodie Vernet^b, Single Diode Model Applied to PV Module Aging, ^aEDF R&D site des Renardieres, Moret-sur-Loing, France, ^bCMAP École Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
G. Oviedo Hernandez, P. V. Chiantore, Causes of Degradation and Performance Improvement in a Complete PV System for O&M Activities, BayWa r.e. Operation Services S.r.l., Rome, Italy, Presented at 8^th SOPHIA PV-Reliability Workshop, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 3-4^th Sept 2018
J. Ascencio-Vasquez / K. Brecl / M. Topič, Köppen-Geiger-Photovoltaic Climate Classification, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at IEEE 7^th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC) (A Joint Conference of 45^th IEEE PVSC, 28^th PVSEC & 34^th EU PVSEC), Waikoloa Village, HI, USA, June 2018
I. Kaaya^a/ D. E. Mansour^a/ S. Lindig^b / J. Ascencio-Vásquez^c / K.-A. Weiss^a/ L. Pitta Bauermann^a/ D. Philipp^a / D. Moser^b / M. Topic^c/ M. van Iseghem^d / G. Oreski^e/ R. Gottschalg^f / A. R. Lagunas^g/ P. Chiantore^h, Photovoltaic Life Time Forecast and Evaluation, ^aFraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, ^bEURAC Research, Bolzano, ^cUniversity of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, ^dElectricité de France, ^ePolymer Competence Center Leoben, ^fLoughborough University, Loughborough, ^gCentro Nacional de Energías Renovables, Sarriguren, ^hBayWa r.e. Operation Services, Rome, Presented at Quality and sustainability of PV Systems Conference, Brussels, 3^th May 2018

F. Mariottini / T. R. Betts / J. Zhu / R. Gottschalg, Evaluation of uncertainty sources and propagation from irradiance sensors to PV yield, Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, Presented at Proceedings of the 14th Photovoltaic Science, Applications and Technology Conference (PVSAT-14), London, 18-19^th April 2018
S. Lindig^a,b / P. Ingenhoven^a / G. Belluardo^a / D. Moser^a, Evaluation of Technology-Dependent Maximum Power Point Current and Voltage Degradation in a Temperate Climate, ^aEURAC Research, Bolzano, ^bUniversity of Ljubljana, Faculty of Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at PV Reliability Workshop (PVRW) at Lakewood, Colorado, NREL, 27^th Febr-1^st March 2018
J. Ascencio-Vásquez / M. Topič, An Overall Data Analysis Methodology for PV Energy Systems, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Presented at 53^rd International Conference on Microelectronics, Devices and Materials, Ljubljana, Slovenia, October 2017
A. Nairi / A. R. Lagunas, Investigation on PV Module degradation mode indicators, National Renewable Energy Center (CENER), Sarriguren, Presented at 7^th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Freiburg, 6-7^th July 2017
C. Barretta / G. Oreski, Characterization of degradation behaviour and material interactions in PV modules, Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL), Leoben, Presented at 7^th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Freiburg, 6-7^th July 2017
D. E. Mansour, Analysis of material and module parameters and correlation to degradation modes, Fraunhofer ISE, Freiburg, Presented at 7^th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Freiburg, 6-7^th July 2017
F. Mariottini / J. Zhu / R. Gottschalg, Performance analysis of field systems for identification and modelling of system life time energy yield, Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, Presented at 7^th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Freiburg, 6-7^th July 2017
I. Kaaya, Service life model for PV-modules. Model to predict the service lifetime of PV-modules in moderate climates, Fraunhofer ISE, Presented at 7^th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Freiburg, 6-7^th July 2017
J. Ascencio-Vásquez / M. Jankovec / M. Topič, Evaluation of PV Module Degradation Based on Analysis of Outdoor Monitoring Data, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Presented at 7^th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Freiburg, 6-7^th July 2017
L. Castillon / G. Oreski, Influence of Encapsulant – Backsheet Combinations on PV Module Degradation Modes, Polymer Competence Center Leoben GmbH (PCCL), Leoben, Presented at 7^th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Freiburg, 6-7^th July 2017
N. Kyranaki / J. Zhu / R. Gottschalg, Physics of failure of PV module, Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Leicestershire, Presented at 7^th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Freiburg, 6-7^th July 2017
S. Mitterhofer / M. Jankovec / M. Topič, Potential, temperature and humidity induced degradation of PV module energy yield, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Ljubljana, Presented at 7^th SOPHIA PV-Module Reliability Workshop, Freiburg, 6-7^th July 2017