RESEARCH ON RELIABILITY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE FOR DESERT ENVIRONMENTS

Han Xiaoliang; Hou Peng; Diao Yunchao; Qin Xiao; Zhang Siliang; Ma Di

doi:10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2025-1153

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Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica ›› 2026, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (12) : 180-186. DOI: 10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2025-1153

RESEARCH ON RELIABILITY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE FOR DESERT ENVIRONMENTS

Han Xiaoliang¹, Hou Peng¹, Diao Yunchao², Qin Xiao², Zhang Siliang¹, Ma Di¹

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Focusing on the application characteristics of photovoltaic （PV） modules in desert environments, this study presents the current status of desert PV development in China. Drawing on the PV power generation project at the Ulanbuhe new energy base, weather-resistant materials are used to prepare photovoltaic modules （referred to as desert photovoltaic modules） for the desert environment, and a series of strict reliability tests are conducted on the modules, including light-induced degradation, thermally assisted light-induced degradation, potential-induced degradation, thermal cycling, humid heat testing, and mechanical stress sequence testing; targeted testing in desert environments such as UV sequence testing and dust testing; and power generation system stability tests such as wind tunnel testing. The test results indicate that the power degradation values of the desert PV modules are all lower than those specified in the IEC standards. From a testing perspective, this validates that desert PV modules can withstand desert environments and that the system is stable and reliable. An outdoor demonstration project was conducted at the Ulanbuhe new energy base to monitor the actual power generation of desert PV modules and conventional modules. The data shows that desert PV modules generate 4.89% more power than conventional PV modules, demonstrating from a practical perspective that desert PV modules are better suited to the desert environment and deliver higher power generation benefits.

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desert, Gobi and wasteland / desert PV module / PV desertification control / outdoor field test / self-cleaning glass

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Han Xiaoliang, Hou Peng, Diao Yunchao, Qin Xiao, Zhang Siliang, Ma Di. RESEARCH ON RELIABILITY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE FOR DESERT ENVIRONMENTS[J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica. 2026, 47(12): 180-186 https://doi.org/10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2025-1153

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