Author : Satish Pandey

The growth of the PV industry in India is reaching an exponential rate. To maintain the quality of this sector, we have to be confident that each element going in the infrastructure of the PV installation is made in accordance with its application. We have seen a lot of failure in the connectors which often lead to a safety hazard. Here we have characterized different aspects of photovoltaic connector’s over a population by measuring various combinations. This helps us to select the right connector as per our application after selection of right connector, the crimping of PV module connectors should also be assessed. Since loose or improper crimping also contributes in increased contact resistance & hence results in increased power losses.

Keywords: Contact resistance, Crimping, PV module connector

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.7, No.5 (Sept/Oct 2017)