Fraunhofer’s research studied the relative power loss of various commercial module types after UV testing. Lines of the same colour represent tests on the same module types. The modules were ...

They described their findings in “UV-induced degradation of high-efficiency silicon PV modules with different cell architectures,” which was recently published in Progress in Photovoltaics.

Studies undertaken for the 3,700-km Alliance Pipeline to quantify the effects of sunlight on fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) coating on stockpiled line pipe indicated that the coating ...

With a scorching heatwave sweeping across the UK, it’s becoming second nature to leave the house with a good layer of SPF on ...

Degradation relative to initial during combined UV/HF test sequence: P MPP (left) and V OC (right). Types 14 and 19 were only subjected to parts of the test sequence. Chart: Fraunhofer ISE.

UV Index myths. The EPA debunked various myths about the UV Index in a 2012 informational guide.Here are some examples: You cannot get a sunburn on a cloudy day: You can still burn on cloudy days ...

Ultraviolet (UV) light can severely damage the eyes, contributing to conditions such as cataracts, photokeratitis, and age-related macular degeneration. UVA and UVB rays are particularly harmful ...