Investigation of Degradation of Solar Photovoltaics: A Review of Aging Factors, Impacts, and Future Directions toward Sustainable Energy Management

Tuhibur Rahman, Ahmed Al Mansur, Molla Shahadat Hossain Lipu, Md. Siddikur Rahman, Ratil H. Ashique, Mohamad Abou Houran, Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan and Eklas Hossain
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Tuhibur Rahman: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
Ahmed Al Mansur: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
Molla Shahadat Hossain Lipu: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
Md. Siddikur Rahman: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Seri Iskandar 32610, Perak, Malaysia
Ratil H. Ashique: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Green University of Bangladesh, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
Mohamad Abou Houran: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Rajvikram Madurai Elavarasan: Research & Development Division (Power & Energy), Nestlives Private Limited, Chennai 6000091, India
Eklas Hossain: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boise State University, Boise, ID 83725, USA

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 9, 1-30

Abstract: The degradation of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules is caused by a number of factors that have an impact on their effectiveness, performance, and lifetime. One of the reasons contributing to the decline in solar PV performance is the aging issue. This study comprehensively examines the effects and difficulties associated with aging and degradation in solar PV applications. In light of this, this article examines and analyzes many aging factors, including temperature, humidity, dust, discoloration, cracks, and delamination. Additionally, the effects of aging factors on solar PV performance, including the lifetime, efficiency, material degradation, overheating, and mismatching, are critically investigated. Furthermore, the main drawbacks, issues, and challenges associated with solar PV aging are addressed to identify any unfulfilled research needs. Finally, this paper provides new directions for future research, best practices, and recommendations to overcome aging issues and achieve the sustainable management and operation of solar energy systems. For PV engineers, manufacturers, and industrialists, this review’s critical analysis, evaluation, and future research directions will be useful in paving the way for conducting additional research and development on aging issues to increase the lifespan and efficiency of solar PV.

Keywords: solar PV; aging factors; degradation; lifespan; efficiency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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