JinkoSolar, a provider of solar power products, has reported that its solar modules have successfully passed the rigorous requirements of the potential induced degradation (PID) testing performed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and TUV-SUD.
JinkoSolar’s modules were tested under a negative socket voltage of 1,000 V at 85% relative humidity and 65°C. To pass this stringent test, the optimal power output degradation between initial and last measurement must not surpass 5%.
Accumulation of hundreds of volts is possible between solar cell and the module frame upon exposure to hot and humid conditions, thus negatively impacting the power output of the whole solar system. This can result in PID in a solar module, which in turn causes as high as 50% of power loss. The PID test performed by the CSA and TUV-SUD highlights the significance of being PID certified and its impact on the operating life of JinkoSolar products.
JinkoSolar’s Chief Executive Officer, Kangping Chen stated that the company has now joined the list of module makers who have passed the high-level tests conducted by the CSA and TUV-SUD under the condition of 85% relative humidity and 65°C.
Arturo Herrero, who serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at JinkoSolar, stated that awareness among customers about the significance of PID in solar module quality is ever-increasing. Besides ensuring a high power output, PID resistance also enhances the safety of the company’s solar modules. This is another manifestation of the company’s superior product quality and reliability, particularly under severe outdoor conditions.
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