This document provides an overview of a workshop on energy rating and module performance modeling held at SUPSI in Lugano, Switzerland. It introduces Roman Rudel as the head of ISAAC and describes ISAAC's education programs, applied research institutes, and services related to solar cell, PV module, and system technology. Specific services mentioned include module characterization, field performance evaluation, failure mode and effects analysis, and quality assurance testing. The document also briefly outlines ISAAC's research and services related to smart grid solutions, building management, and innovative building envelopes.

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Welcome to
7th Energy Rating and Module Performance
Modeling Workshop
March 30–31, 2017
SUPSI20 in Lugano
4 aprile 2017
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Roman Rudel - Head of ISAAC

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Education
Bachelor and Master
Continuing education
60+ courses for professional operators
MAS, DAS, CAS in construction, design
Energy and environment,
interaction design
Applied research
4 research institutes
Services
Services to companies and
support to the regional economy
and government
Department of Environment, Construction and Design
Campus Trevano
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Solar Cell
PV Module and BiPV
System technology
Positioning of ISAAC in Switzerland: synergies and competition

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Module characterisation
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• Electrical
• Thermal
• Optical
• Mechanical
• Outdoor yield evaluation
• Different climates
• Different technologies
Field Performance
Research and services in the energy system area

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• Definition and ranking of all the failure
modes of a product
• Ranking based upon major indicators, for
example:
• Severity: economic and safety impact
• Frequency
• Detectability
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Survival probability
New tools for failure prediction
•Failure occurrence
•Failure mechanisms/modes
•Development of test procedures
Approach
•Reverse engineering on modules from old systems (>20 years of
operation e.g TIS010)
•Reproduction of early stage failures (case studies from clients, 1-5
years old systems)

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• ISO 17025 accredited testing
– Prototype pre-testing
– Retesting activities
– Module characterisation:
• Lot acceptance verification
• Reference module characterisation
Services dedicated to quality
• Accelerated testing procedures for industry:
• New products qualification
• Optimisation of R&D processes
• Energy Yield measurement
• Field testing on PV systems
• Quality Auditing

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Algorithm based smart grid solution
A completely decentralized demand side managment system
• Controls energivorous loads using
custom built hardware
• Solves a multi-objective optimization
problem (energy cost + grid)
• Adaptive (plug-and-play)
• Pilot project set up
and operational

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Research and Services in the building sector
Buidling area : Management of the building stock
• Refurbishment and preventive maintenance tool
• Efficient energy solutions and global.
• BIM and virtual reality.
Innovative building skin(BIPV):
• Active solar skin solutions (Building Integrated Photovoltaics)
• Innovative building envelopes for energy efficieny
buildings
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ENVELOPES
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Enjoy your workshop
Thank you for coming to Lugano