Both multicrystalline and monocrystalline modules from Canadian Solar have passed the Fraunhofer ISE's PID test in accordance with the draft IEC62804 (System Voltage Durability Qualification Test for Crystalline Silicon Modules).
The major PVEP (PV energy provider) said it was the third consecutive year its modules had passed PID testing.
Unlock unlimited access for 12 whole months of distinctive global analysis
Photovoltaics International is now included.
- Regular insight and analysis of the industry’s biggest developments
- In-depth interviews with the industry’s leading figures
- Unlimited digital access to the PV Tech Power journal catalogue
- Unlimited digital access to the Photovoltaics International journal catalogue
- Access to more than 1,000 technical papers
- Discounts on Solar Media’s portfolio of events, in-person and virtual
Or continue reading this article for free
Canadian Solar noted that its CS6P-P series (60 cell, polycrystalline) and its monocrystalline MWT (Metal Wrap Through) cell modules, ELPS CS6P-MM series (60 MWT cell, monocrystalline) passed the testing regime for potential induced degradation.
The company did not reveal power degradations for the various modules, which must be below 5% to pass.
Fraunhofer ISE's PID test includes chamber air temperature pf 60 degrees Celsius +/- 2 degrees Celsius and a chamber relative humidity of 85% +/- 5% RH. The test duration was 96 hours and the standard -1000V voltage.