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Building Integrated PhotoVoltaics (BIPV)
◆ Feasibility studies of PV systems
◆ Indoor/Outdoor testing and on-site analysis
◆ Development and optimisation of new BIPV products
◆ Definition of new testing methods for characterisation and
evaluation of BIPV components
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Integrated PV plant, Croglio (CH)©ing. Di Bacco, MORE
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ActivitiesSwiss BiPV Competence Centre research activities
focuses on the integration of photovoltaic (BIPV) panels into
buildings as building elements, such as conventional roof tiles,
façade cladding, windows, shading devices or parapets. We offer
planning, consultancy and concept development on all issues
concerning energy systems and user comfort. Our investigations are
supported by the most advanced simulation models. Monitoring
campaigns and tests under realistic conditions (outdoor
measurement) can also be used for evaluating new solutions or to
validate new models.
ServiceThe development of building solutions able to satisfy
architects is needed to ensure long-term and widespread acceptance:
SUPSI is sup-porting this trend with the design of innovative BIPV
products for new and existing buildings.
Our website (www.bipv.ch) provides essential information about
PV technology integration to buildings and several project examples
both in Switzerland and abroad.
The site includes the official list of PV modules and fastening
systems, allowing the setting up of an integrated PV plant
according to Swiss national regulations.
Customers◆ Support to architects and planners during the design
phase,
with cost analysis in order to define the most suitable
solutions and to calculate the return of investment (ROI)
◆ Development, support, testing and certification of new
products for BIPV manufacturers
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ContactsPierluigi BonomoHead of Swiss BiPV competence Center
T +41 (0)58 666 62 [email protected]
Swiss BIPV competence [email protected], www.bipv.ch
Institute for Applied Sustainability to the Built
[email protected], www.supsi.ch/isaac
Campus Trevano 6952 Canobbio (CH)T +41 (0)58 666 63 51
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Indoor testing
◆ Full module characterisation
◆ Reference module definition
◆ Determination of energy prediction parameters
◆ Performance assessment
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ActivitiesIndoor testing at the SUPSI PVLab is performed with
two Class AAA pulsed solar simulators. The highest precision and
repeatability is reached thanks to primary reference cells,
spectral mismatch correction available at each flash and to
round-robin campaigns with distinguished interna-tional research
institutes.
Service◆ Current-voltage characterisation at Standard Test
Conditions
(STC) with spectral mismatch correction
◆ Current-voltage characterisation at different irradiances and
temperatures
◆ Determination of module parameters for PVSYST
◆ Spectral response measurements
◆ Module stabilisation through light soaking
◆ Current-voltage characterisation for concentrator cells up to
1200 suns
InnovationSUPSI developed his own spectral response measurement
setup for commercial-size modules, both single and multi-junction,
being among the fewest research centres worldwide in this topic.
Through the calcul- ation of the spectral mismatch correction, the
uncertainty of maximum power measurements at STC is further
reduced.
The characterisation of modules under variable temperature and
irradiance gives confidence on the performances under real
operating conditions and allows to determine mathematical models to
be used in PVSYST simulation software.
ContactsMauro CaccivioHead of PV Systems Quality TeamM +41 (0)79
521 80 09 [email protected]
SUPSI [email protected]
Institute for Applied Sustainability to the Built
[email protected], www.supsi.ch/isaac
Campus Trevano 6952 Canobbio (CH)T +41 (0)58 666 63 51
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Outdoor testing
◆ Module benchmarking
◆ Product optimisation
◆ Energy yield test reports
◆ Customised BIPV outdoor test stands
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ActivitiesThe monitoring and analysis of the kWh/kWp of a PV
module under real operating conditions is one of the core
activities of the SUPSI PVLab. The outdoor measurements are
combined with indoor performance measurements (class A sun
simulators) and, on request, with sever-al reliability tests
(aging, mechanical stability and safety). Customised test stands
can be developed for the investigation of special features (i.e
BIPV, anti-soiling, increased shadowing tolerance, enhanced light
trapping, etc.).
Service◆ Energy yield measurements under real operating
conditions
◆ Remote data control with alert service
◆ Testing in different climates
◆ Validation of energy prediction models
◆ Determination of NOCT and NMOT
◆ Spectral irradiance measurement
◆ Design of test facilities
EquipmentAll measurements are performed with in-house developed,
high precision, maximum power point trackers with IV-tracer
capabilities (MPPT3000) and channels for the monitoring of
irradiance and temperature.
The detailed energy yield reports are generated automatically
and a sophisticated quality control procedure with alert functions
allows the highest measurement accuracy available today.
ContactsMauro CaccivioHead of PV Systems Quality Team M +41
(0)79 521 80 09 [email protected]
SUPSI [email protected]
Institute for Applied Sustainability to the Built
[email protected], www.supsi.ch/isaac
Campus Trevano 6952 Canobbio (CH)T +41 (0)58 666 63 51
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Reliability testing
◆ Increased investment confidence
◆ Reduced costs for insurance
◆ Reduced costs for ordinary maintenance
◆ Reduced extraordinary maintenance
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ServiceThe SUPSI PVLab offers testing and measurement services
for indoor and outdoor electrical characterisation, climatic and
mechanical testing and safety testing for PV modules. The services
are suitable from the R&D phase to the operational phase.
◆ Retesting of PV modules in accordance with the IEC guidelines
61215-1, -2 and 61730-1, -2
◆ Acceptance tests for PV modules batches from factory or at
installation site
◆ Quality evaluation of PV systems with sampling of modules or
monitoring
Factory inspection and bankability evaluation are made with
selected external experts.
EquipmentThe SUPSI PVLab is equipped with ◆ 1 climatic chamber
with 3 m3 load capability◆ 2 flasher sun simulators class AAA, 2 ms
and 10 ms for capacitive
modules◆ Steady state sun simulator◆ Mechanical load tester up
to 14000 Pa on modules
of max 2.2 m x 3 m◆ Hail testing with hailstone diameters of 25,
30, 35, 40, 50, 55 and 60 mm◆ Electroluminescence, Infrared
photography◆ Potential Induced Degradation (PID) according to IEC
TS 62804◆ Spectral response measurement◆ Outdoor test stand with
high precision measurement system
Customers◆ Module manufacturers needing to qualify their
products
according to IEC standards.◆ Clients requiring indipendent
quality control of module batch-
es, accelerated aging and performance verification on modules
installed on field.
◆ Research institutes or manufacturers in the process of product
optimisation.
ContactsMauro CaccivioHead of PV Systems Quality TeamM +41 (0)79
521 80 09 [email protected]
SUPSI [email protected]
Institute for Applied Sustainability to the Built
[email protected], www.supsi.ch/isaac
Campus Trevano 6952 Canobbio (CH)T +41 (0)58 666 63 51
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