Greentech Lead Canada: Canadian Solar announced that its solar modules CS6P-P series (60 cells, polycrystalline) and its monocrystalline MWT cell modules, ELPS CS6P-MM series (60 MWT cells, monocrystalline) have all passed Fraunhofer ISE’s PID test.
The PID test, in accordance with the draft IEC62804 (System Voltage Durability Qualification Test for Crystalline Silicon Modules), assesses how well modules can withstand the degradation phenomenon known as Potential Induced Degradation (PID).
For a module to pass the PID test, its power degradation must be less than 5 percent following the PID test. The chamber air temperature should be 60 degrees Celsius +/- 2 degrees Celsius; chamber relative humidity should be 85 percent +/- 5 percent RH; and voltage should be -1000V. Test duration is 96 hours.
CS6P-P series polycrystalline modules have a power range from 235W to 255W. ELPS CS6P-MM series monocrystalline modules cover power output from 260W to 270W.
Shawn Qu, chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar, said, “Despite the highly rigid standards, Canadian Solar modules have been confirmed once again to be PID resistant. In 2011 and 2012, Canadian Solar modules had passed PID tests done by PI Berlin inGermany and PVLB in USA. This latest test further validates the premium quality of Canadian Solar’s modules.”