By collecting extensive data on FPV system performance under various deployment conditions, the project identifies key degradation patterns and stress profiles. These insights inform advanced modeling and accelerated reliability testing, aimed at improving component performance and durability.
Field data is gathered from sites equipped with sensors to measure mechanical loads, humidity, and salt exposure. This data is used in simulations with cutting-edge tools like 3DFloat, CFD, and FEM software to model mechanical stress, moisture penetration, and environmental interactions. These models enable precise evaluations of component wear and failure, leading to improved design standards.
Laboratory tests extend traditional PV evaluations to address FPV-specific stressors, such as mechanical stress, salt exposure, and hotspots caused by fouling. Accelerated aging tests validate mitigation strategies for component failure, providing design recommendations for materials and systems.
