Geographical Distribution of Factors Accelerating Performance Degradation of PV Modules

To know the geographical distribution of the different factors that influence the performance degradation of PV panels is of significance importance. It is useful for decision making and planning during the initial and operational phases of solar projects. This information about the determining parameters can be provided in terms of risk. In this work preliminary results of risk-maps of these main degradation elements are presented. Degradation parameters considered are: temperature, humidity, wind speed, UV irradiation and soiling due to dry deposition of different species of aerosols.