Activities of the SUPSI PVLab in short. The only ISO 17025 accredited test laboratory for photovoltaic modules in Switzerland. Research and services in one team.

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SUPSI PVLab activities
SUPSI PVLab activities
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Mauro Caccivio, Head of PV sector

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The Team:
• A team of researchers with long experience in the photovoltaic industry, prepared to respond to the new
needs of market players, both local and international: industry, installers, insurance companies and power
companies.
• Electronics and physics skills: in-depth knowledge of photovoltaic technology and testing equipment.
• Auditing and quality management (ISO 17025 accreditation, IEC auditing, Swissolar inspector)
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New

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Motivation behind the research @SUPSI PVLab: evolution of PV modules
2018: 320W 2022: 700W
2012: 240W
1982: 35W
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Thin films of tens to hundred of nm!
Motivation behind the research @SUPSI PVLab: evolution of PV cells
Larger and thinner cells with
different shapes
Perovskite
in the future

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Example: evolution of the characterisation
1982: 1ms pulse, not capacitive
Towards +/- 1.0% uncertainty

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Running Research projects

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www.pvlab.solar
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Perspectives
• Strong relationship with BIPV team: synergies and support for electrical part,
reliability and failure analysis
• Advanced metrology capabilities on standard and new technologies
(uncertainty on Pmax +/- 1% thanks to international metrology projects)
• Advanced characterization of materials (multi-spectral analysis, FTIR, etc.)
• Long term data analysis at module and system level
• Accelerated testing in outdoor condition
• Differentiation of fundings, support to industry and insurances.

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SUPSI PVLab activities
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Thank you!