Qpidcon

Qpidcon is a special tool used in the solar power industry. It helps check for a common problem called potential induced degradation, or PID. PID can affect how well solar panels work, especially in places with high voltage and humidity. Qpidcon makes testing for PID simple. You do not need to build full solar panels or use big climate chambers.

Benefits

Qpidcon has several key advantages. It allows quick and easy PID testing of solar cells and materials like polymers and glass. The device can handle materials up to 8 inches in size. It has a safety housing chamber with interlock switches and adjustable testing temperatures. This makes it a versatile tool for quality control in the solar industry.

Use Cases

Qpidcon is widely used in the solar power industry for various applications. It is great for testing solar cells and encapsulant materials. The device is also used for quality control of different types of solar cells. These include bifacial PERC/PERC+, HIT, Topcon, and c Si solar cells. It can perform stress recovery tests under different conditions of temperature, voltage, and illumination. This makes it a valuable tool for research, production, and quality control in the solar industry.

Additional Information

The development of Qpidcon is based on research by Fraunhofer CSP. This research identified the physical principles of PID. It led to the creation of a standardized testing method. This method ensures improved measurement and comparability of PID susceptibility. The device has been successfully adopted by many companies in the photovoltaic industry. This highlights its effectiveness and reliability.