Photovoltaic modules have developed into mass products sold in billions and applied
all over the world enabling a renewable energy supply. Reliability and sustainability
are key factors for the success of Photovoltaics in all climate zones. The second edition of this
interdisciplinary book provides insight into relevant environmental aspects (climates), material and
module testing equipment and approaches, service life prediction modelling and
standardisation of wafer-based photovoltaic modules. The book also addresses recent
research and developments on the sustainability assessment of photovoltaic modules
including end of life measures and legislation.