RDE300i Receives a Best Product Award from PV Magazine
In 2023, RDE300i was awarded by PV Magazine Global for its revolutionary ability to monitor PV module performance within a power producing array. RDE300i measures IV curves on individual modules and its applications include soiling, degradation, irradiance, and bifacial irradiance measurement.
In-Situ IV Curves
PV Magazine states, “The system performs in-situ measurement of current/voltage (IV) curves within a string of modules. This allows technicians to get a direct view of the performance of individual modules within an array, and eliminates costs associated with installing and maintaining reference modules at a site.” RDE300i calculates IV curve parameters once per second, enabling real-time power measurements of your module.
RDE300i Soiling Applications
RDE300i’s most popular application is soiling measurement. It automatically integrates with clean PV reference devices to monitor power losses due to soiling on full-sized modules. This is the preferred method to measure soiling according to IEC 61724-1.
RDE300i Degradation Applications
RDE300i serves as an indicator for PV module degradation. This enables operations teams to make informed decisions about when to perform offline lab testing. Furthermore, degradation alters the shape of IV curves, which can be analyzed regularly by data analytics teams.
RDE300i Irradiance Applications
RDE300i measures total effective irradiance with perfect spectral matching. Measuring irradiance with reference modules gives you more accurate front and rear-side irradiance measurements by naturally accounting for the effects of irradiance nonuniformity.