Objetivo Long lifetimes (>20) of photovoltaic modules (PVM) are a precondition for cost effective operation of PV systems. Besides environmental factors hot-spot heating affects the lifetimes of PVM. European module manufactures are uncertain about the operational behaviour of commercial cells under reverse biased conditions and hence about suitable hot-spot safety measures for the modules. For thin-film PVM this problem in not adequately investigated. Therefore the project will contribute to improving the module design for the different cell technologies that have achieved production level. Each consortium partner contributes a complementary level of expertise to this project (cell and module characterisation, cell processing and module manufacturer). Long lifetimes of PVM will positively affect the efficiency of PV systems and thus create greater acceptance among the public and increased demand and economic growth in Europe. Ámbito científico medical and health sciencesmedical biotechnologycells technologiesengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysolar energyphotovoltaic Programa(s) FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002" Tema(s) 1.1.4.-5. - Key action Cleaner Energy Systems, including Renewable Energies Convocatoria de propuestas Data not available Régimen de financiación CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinador TUEV IMMISSIONSSCHUTZ UND ENERGIESYSTEME GMBH Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Am Grauen Stein 51105 KOELN Alemania Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Participantes (3) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIONES ENERGETICAS, MEDIAMBIENTALES Y TECNOLOGICAS España Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 22,Avenida Complutense 22 28040 MADRID Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos FLABEG SOLAR INTERNATIONAL GMBH Alemania Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Mühlengasse 7 50667 KOELN Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos PHOTOWATT INTERNATIONAL SA Francia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 33,Rue Saint-Honoré 33 Z.A. Champfleuri 38300 BOURGOIN JALLIEU Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos