@article{SchulzeKoentoppTaubitz2020, author = {Schulze, Achim and Koentopp, M. B. and Taubitz, C.}, title = {A drift and diffusion model for PID-s in solar modules}, series = {IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics}, volume = {2020}, journal = {IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {USA}, pages = {6}, year = {2020}, abstract = {A quantitative physical model for potential induced degradation of the shunting type (PID-s) in solar modules is introduced. Based on a drift and diffusion approach for sodium ions and atoms, it gives insight into the kinetics of degradation and the corresponding regeneration. A simple drift/source term is used to describe the time-dependent flux of Na-ions towards stacking faults at the surface of the solar cell. The assumed transport mechanism for Na+ ions through the SiN-layer uses the modified Stern-Eyring rate theory but our approach can also be adapted to other mechanisms. Several PID-s and regeneration curves of one-cell solar modules at T = 49°C and T = 90°C with 1000V potential difference between modul frame and cell were measured and least-square fits of the in-situ measured parallel resistance Rsh to the model were performed giving very good accordance. Based on a few measurements, the model can predict PID-s and regeneration characteristics of solar modules under different conditions.}, language = {en} }