Outdoor performance of large area organic PV modules

Emerging PV technologies are rapidly evolving and considerable research effort has addressed alternative approaches to increase their efficiency, now reaching promising values. A reliable technology assessment and a correct evaluation of their potential when compared with currently available marketable PV technologies require performance measurements of the PV modules not only at standard test conditions (STC), but also at real operating conditions (IEC 61853-1). The aim of this study is to provide an insight into the behavior of organic photovoltaic full-size modules, allowing for subsequent energy rating studies and energy performance evaluation at different locations and climate conditions according to the IEC 61853 series.