- Introduction
- Module Structure
- Module Materials
- Packing Density
- Module Circuit Design
- Mismatch Effects
- Mismatch for Cells Connected in series
- Shading
- Hot Spot Heating
- Bypass Diodes
- Mismatch for Cells Connected in Parallel
- Mismatch Effects in Arrays
- PV Module Temperature
- Heat Generation in PV Modules
- Heat Loss in PV Modules
- Nominal Operating Cell Temperature
- Thermal Expansion and Thermal Stresses
- Electrical and Mechanical Insulation
- Degradation and Failure Modes
7. Modules and Arrays
- Introduction
- Module Structure
- Module Materials
- Packing Density
- Module Circuit Design
- Mismatch Effects
- Mismatch for Cells Connected in series
- Shading
- Hot Spot Heating
- Bypass Diodes
- Mismatch for Cells Connected in Parallel
- Mismatch Effects in Arrays
- PV Module Temperature
- Heat Generation in PV Modules
- Heat Loss in PV Modules
- Nominal Operating Cell Temperature
- Thermal Expansion and Thermal Stresses
- Electrical and Mechanical Insulation
- Degradation and Failure Modes