[RE-wrenches] Microfractures in PV Modules

[Christopher Warfel]

No, this is a third party quality assurance inspector for a rate payer 
funded program. The issue is most likely proper use of ratepayer funds 
towards these projects.  I would think that the AHJ wouldn't be 
concerned unless there was a safety issue My question is more along the 
lines of: is this a real issue, and if so, how does one see the defect?
On 10/4/2014 12:21 PM, jay peltz wrote:
> Hi Chris,
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> Do you mean the AHJ?
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> jay
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> On Oct 4, 2014, at 8:20 AM, Christopher Warfel wrote:
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>> Recently a inspector raised the issue of microfractures in pv modules, and that the existence of such fractures would require replacement of the modules and a failing of the system inspection. I found information from NREL confirming the existence of microfractures in poly crystalline.  However, I have not seen any information on how to detect them (ie, what they look like).  Does anyone have a reference that shows this, and is this a valid concern for the industry?  Thank you, Chris
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