Metrology to support the optimisation of large-scale efficient dependable photovoltaic systems

The solar industry relies on real world performance and environmental data at the photovoltaic (PV) system level to underpin design optimisation and investment decisions. However, these are limited by a lack of understanding and quantification of the associated measurement uncertainties. This project will quantify and reduce the uncertainties associated with the key performance indicators of PV systems and provide the necessary metrology tools that facilitate harmonisation, traceability, and continuous improvements. It provides standards, performance metrics, best practice, calibration capabilities and research infrastructure at the European level to assure PV systems and technologies. These will all support the solar power industry and underwrite its contracts that are estimated to be worth €100 billion.