Photovoltaics - ISAAC
The Photovoltaics sector is engaged in applied research and services for the industry to improve the quality of photovoltaic modules and systems.
The sector is organized into two teams: the SUPSI PVLab Laboratory, the only ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Switzerland for testing photovoltaic modules, and the Reliability and Characterization team, which focuses on research in the two areas that define it.
The sector is organized into two teams: the SUPSI PVLab Laboratory, the only ISO 17025 accredited laboratory in Switzerland for testing photovoltaic modules, and the Reliability and Characterization team, which focuses on research in the two areas that define it.
The Photovoltaics (SEPV) sector originated with the Ticino Solare (TISO) plant, the first photovoltaic system in Europe connected to the electrical grid in 1982. After an initial phase of research and development, in 1998 the TISO plant was integrated into SUPSI, giving rise to a specialized laboratory. Over the years, this laboratory has grown steadily and achieved ISO17025 certification, becoming the Swiss Testing Center for photovoltaic modules.
Currently, the SUPSI Photovoltaic sector focuses primarily on three key areas:
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Caratterizzazione
I moduli vengono sottoposti a una serie di test per valutarne le prestazioni in diverse condizioni ambientali.
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Sicurezza
L'obiettivo è garantire la sicurezza del prodotto attraverso test approfonditi, sia elettrici che meccanici.
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Affidabilità
Si eseguono test ambientali accelerati in laboratorio, oltre a prove di invecchiamento e monitoraggio all'aperto per valutare il comportamento dei sistemi fotovoltaici in condizioni operative reali.
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Characterization
The modules undergo a variety of tests to assess their performance under different environmental conditions.
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Safety
The goal is to ensure product safety through in-depth tests, both electrical and mechanical.
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Reliability
Accelerated environmental tests are carried out in the laboratory, as well as aging tests and outdoor monitoring to evaluate the behavior of photovoltaic systems under real operational conditions.
Reliability and characterization
The Reliability and characterization research team is active in applied research projects at both national and international levels, focusing on the reliability and characterization of photovoltaic systems, as well as their development and the improvement of their quality.
SUPSI PVLab Laboratory
SUPSI PVLab Laboratory is the only Swiss laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 for photovoltaic module testing. Its experts actively participate in the activities of national and international technical committees, continuously updating their skills.
SUPSI - Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment
Photovoltaic Sector
Campus SUPSI Mendrisio
Via Flora Ruchat-Roncati 15
CH-6850 Mendrisio
Via Flora Ruchat-Roncati 15
CH-6850 Mendrisio