New testing system could become the IoT of photovoltaics
A new testing system measures system voltage as a function of light intensity in outdoor setting, enabling real-time performance measurement and diagnostics.
Date: 2020-12-04
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201204131352.htm
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