ON INFLUENCING THE OPERATING TEMPERATURES OF MOTOROLA AND ARCO SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES

摘要

The electrical power output of photovoltaic solar cell modules decreases with increasing cell temperatures. This report details two such efforts on Motorola and Arco Solar modules, using test measurements and analysis to in-crease the heat transfer from the modules and thereby lower the cell operating temperatures. The radiant heat emitted by the rear stainless steel pan of Motorola modules was increased by painting the pan with black and with white paint.