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PVSEC-35 – Task 13 Workshop

12 November 2024 - 16:00 – 17:30
Room 407, 4F, Plaza Verde, Numazu, Japan

IEA PVPS Task 13 Workshop at PVSEC-35

  • Conference: 35th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference (PVSEC-35)
  • Date/Time: November 12, 2024 (Tuesday) | 16:00 – 17:30
  • Venue: Room 407, 4F, Plaza Verde, PVSEC-35 Venue

Workshop Overview

The IEA PVPS Task 13 Workshop, held as a Satellite Event at PVSEC-35, will focus on “Extreme Weather Impacts on PV System Reliability.” This workshop will provide insights into how various extreme weather conditions impact the reliability of PV systems, with expert presentations on topics such as tropical cyclones, structural damages, dust storms, and snow impacts.

Presentation Summaries

  • Introduction to IEA PVPS Task 13 Activities
    Presenter: Ulrike Jahn (Fraunhofer-CSP, DEU)
    Task 13 focuses on enhancing the quality, performance, and reliability of PV systems through technical analysis and global data dissemination. This introduction will provide an overview of ongoing activities and their significance to the PV industry.
  • Tropical Cyclone Impacts
    Presenter: Laurie Burnham (Sandia National Laboratories, USA)
    This presentation will explore the effects of tropical cyclones on PV systems, discussing specific impacts on performance and reliability.
  • Case Studies of Structural Damages in PV Systems
    Presenter: Kota Sato (Structural Performance Evaluation Institute, JPN)
    A review of the increasing structural damages in PV systems in Japan due to natural disasters such as strong winds and heavy snow. The causes and examples of these damages will be discussed.
  • Dust and Sand Storm Impacts: Risks and Recommendations
    Presenter: Leonardo Micheli (Sapienza University Rome, ITA)
    An overview of the impact of dust and sand storms on PV performance, including strategies for monitoring, forecasting, and mitigating these effects.
  • Snowstorms and Blizzards: Prevention and Mitigation Strategies
    Presenter: Alexander Granlund (Research Institutes of Sweden, SWE)
    This talk will cover strategies for preventing and mitigating the risks posed by extreme snow loads on PV systems in cold climates.
  • Wrap-up
    Presenter: Tadanori Tanahashi (AIST, JPN)
    A summary and closing remarks to conclude the workshop discussions.

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