Interested in learning more about the research of Case School of Engineering’s Solar Durability and Lifetime Extension (SDLE) Research Center at Case Western Reserve University? Explore our work below, and take a look at some of our past research projects [LINK TO: 4.5].

Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)

The objective of the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is to demonstrate a software tool on 500+ Department of Defense buildings. Find out more about the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program.

Robust PV Performance Loss Rate Determination and Power Forecasting (PV-stGNN)

Two major PV research challenges are to determine and control the performance loss rate (PLR) of PV systems over their lifetimes, and to forecast their power output up to six hours or one to five days. Learn more about Robust PV Performance Loss Rate Determination and Power Forecasting.

Critical Failure Modes and Degradation Mechanisms (Multiscale)

In this project, CWRU and its partners will apply multiscale characterization methods to field exposed photovoltaic modules to link observed performance degradation to specific loss mechanisms and, ultimately, to root causes. Discover more about Critical Failure Models and Degradation Mechanisms.

Degradation Science Studies of Materials Aging (DSMA-LLNL)

This project focuses on developing a degradation science, material aging study on accelerated aging, diagnostics, and analytics infrastructure based on historical and new experimental data. Explore Degradation Science Studies of Materials Aging.