Study of influence degradation to fotovoltaic cells properties

The thesis examines degradation of photovoltaic cells and modules. Degradation assessment was based on the data gathered from the photovoltaic system installed at the Pedagogical Faculty of Masaryk University in Brno, Poříčí 31. The research focuses on influence of external factors on the amount of power supplied to the grid by the system. Theoretical part of the thesis summarizes state-of-the-art knowledge about photovoltaic conversion and devices taking the advantage of the principle. The first part of the thesis describes production and application of photovoltaic cells and their impact on the environment. Second part of the thesis deals with the principle of photovoltaic conversion. Next part lists materials used for the production of photovoltaic cells and the process of encapsulation. The fourth part summarizes knowledge about degradation of photovoltaic panels. Experimental part of the thesis statistically analysis the data gathered from the above mentioned power plant. Influence of degradation factors (surface temperature of PV panel, air temperature, wind velocity and radiation intensity) on effectiveness of energy conversion was examined in particular. The published results can be applied on analysis of new projects and/or used for modification of production technological processes