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Photovoltaic Module Testing at the Masdar Solar Hub
GCC Solar Photovoltaic Testing Centres Network, Dubai, UAE15&16 May 2017
Dr. Alexander Ritschel
Head, Applications Development, Masdar
OVERVIEW OF MASDAR
Masdar, a subsidiary of the Mubadala Development Company, is mandated to expand the UAE’s energy portfolio by advancing, commercializing and deploying future energy and clean technologies
We operate across the industry value chain by merging higher education, R&D, investment and large-scale clean energy development
Our holistic business model fosters innovation and commercializing viable technologies
Academia &
Research
Investment
Technology
Deployment
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3
INNOVATION LIFECYCLE – S-CURVE
OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH
Advance
Clean Tech
Innovation
Develop
Industry &
Knowledge
Platforms
Develop
Renewable
EnergyPioneer
Sustainable
Urban
Development
TRUSTED GLOBAL PLAYER
OVERVIEW OF MASDAR SOLAR HUB
The hub allows Masdar, Masdar Institute and the solar industry to collaborate on R&D and equipment testing
It brings together stakeholders from different sectors for development of new commercially driven projects
The Masdar Solar Hub combines and integrates infrastructure and expertise available at Masdar and Masdar Institute in the area of solar R&D and testing.
The hub focuses on the following technologies:
– Photovoltaic module testing
– Concentrating solar power (CSP)
– Thermal energy storage
– Electric Energy Storage
New PV & Battery TestingMasdar Institute Solar Platform (MIST)10MW PV Plant
STRUCTURE OF MASDAR SOLAR HUB
+• Clean Energy: PV plant developer
and owner
• Special Projects: PV plants and applications
• City: Development of Sustainable City
• Academic focus on renewable energy and sustainability
• Research and development on solar technologies
• Specialized laboratories
Commercial Research and development
ACTIVITIES OF MASDAR SOLAR HUB
Services offered include:
– Long-term outdoor exposure testing of PV modules
– Indoor testing of PV modules
– Testing of solar thermal equipment
– Testing of thermal energy storage systems
– Testing of batteries
PV
Photovoltaic Modules
Electric energy storage
E- Mobility
Solar Thermal
Concentrated solar power
Thermal energy storage
SOLAR POTENTIAL IN THE MIDDLE EAST
ABU DHABI CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Exposure to intense heat
Exposure to dust and sand storms
Exposure to high humidity and salt
Abu Dhabi climate: a challenging climate for PV systems
Temperature!
No rainfall! Dust Accumulation!
Successful demonstration of solar module performance in UAE’s extreme conditionsserves as a means to propel the technology in the regional PV market
Increase bankability of the technology
Technology shortfalls can be uncovered during the testing period
Manufacturers gain better understanding of possible risks and liabilities
ADVANTAGES OF SOLAR TESTING IN THE UAE
Location: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
Capacity: 15 individual module test beds
Operated by Masdar in co-operation with Masdar Institute and TUV Rheinland
MASDAR PV TEST FACILITY
SERVICES PROVIDED AT MASDAR PV TEST FACILITY
PV services in our outdoor PV test facility Energy yield testing Long Term Outdoor Exposure Soiling analyses PID (Potential Induced Degradation) Electroluminescence Evaluation of automated cleaning systems
PV services at indoor PV test facility PV module STC measurement PV module low light measurement
CLEANING TEST FACILITY
Why a Cleaning Test Facility?
There is a real need for automated cleaning systems in the region
More and more cleaning solutions are offered, but limited long term experience
High relevance for Masdar’s commercial PV projects to select the best automated cleaning solution
Layout of Masdar’s Cleaning Test Facility
Fixed tilt section
1-axis tracker section
Will allow to test 6 cleaning systems in parallel (3 fixed, 3 tracking)
Thank you
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