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Technical Paper: FAQs on UV-Induced Degradation of n-TOPCon PV Cells

Get clear, actionable guidance on identifying and mitigating UV damage in current and next-generation PV modules.

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UV-induced degradation can quietly erode up to 16% of your module’s output in just a few years — undermining warranties, damaging investor confidence and cutting into your bottom line. UL Solutions experts’ concise answers to FAQs arm you with information regarding:

  • Spotting and addressing UVID before it impacts yields
  • Delivering independent IE-verified data to secure financing
  • Negotiating power rating derates and coverage terms
  • Optimizing your testing, sampling and maintenance plans

Key takeaways

  • UVID demystified – What it is, why it happens and which technologies are vulnerable
  • Quantified impact – Real-world degradation rates and their financial implications
  • Testing best practices – Sample size guidelines, UV dosages and load condition protocols to enable true performance loss to be revealed
  • Mitigation and warranty strategies – Power rating derates, robust sampling plans and contract level recommendations
  • IE-level checklist – What leading tax equity investors expect in hybrid finance and tax-credit transfer deals
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