iLumen Adds PIDbox Mini 40A to product range
iLumen developed the patented PIDbox technology, which contributes to the increase in yield and life extension of PV plants. Our company was recently able to add the PIDbox Mini 40A to its existing PIDbox product range. With the launch of the PIDbox Mini 40A, iLumen is responding to the evolution in the market where the […]
iLumen wins VOKA Limburg Innovation Award 2020
iLumen has won the VOKA Limburg Innovation Award 2020. CEO Ismaël Ben-Al-Lal received the trophy from Karin Van De Velde, chairwoman of Voka – Chamber of Commerce Limburg. Innovation has been woven into iLumen’s DNA from day one. This resulted in the launch of numerous product innovations such as the multiple award-winning PIDbox, the device […]
How PID resistant are ‘PID free’ solar modules?
PID (Potential Induced Degradation) is a phenomenon that is causing degradation in solar cells due to a negative voltage on the solar cells with respect to the frame of the module. In PV systems, about half of the solar modules operate under such condition in a configuration with modern high voltage inverters. This negative voltage […]
Extensive tests map long-term effect of PID
Scientists in Germany have developed a “heavy duty” test to provide insight into the long term effects of Potential Induced Degradation in PV modules. The tests go well beyond those established by IEC standards and seek to guide manufacturers and investors on the best choice of materials – encapsulants in particular – when it comes […]
Concept of ‘PID-free’ PV modules is extinguishing: ‘highly PID-resistant’ is the new standard
Many solar module manufacturers claim their modules are ‘PID free’, which should mean that they will not suffer any efficiency losses due to Potential Induced Degradation. However, in practice ‘PID free’ does NOT mean no degradation will occur. Potential Induced Degradation (PID) occurs on all photovoltaic modules, often without the owner of the installation being […]