A review on different types of PV testing and their optimization

Abstract

This paper focused on the procedure to test PV modules according to the IEC 61215 standard and compare these modules for prediction of the actual energy production and comparing the different technologies (Mono Crystalline, Multi Crystalline, CdTe, CIGS and A-Si). Here we are taking both the Crystalline and Thin film PV modules which are being evaluated on the basis of the datasheet results which have taken after each test performance. In this paper we are considering seven different testing principles and the test report comparison for the betterment of result analysis. It is seen clearly that Mono Crystalline technology performs with best efficiency.