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Three decades, three climates: environmental and material impacts on the long-term reliability of photovoltaic modules

Christophe Ballif, Hugo James André Quest
2025

Abstract

This study analyses 30+ years of PV performance in Switzerland, highlighting the reliability of early 90s modules. It examines outdoor system- and indoor module-level data, emphasising the importance of BOM and the benefits of lower temperatures.

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