Application of thermal transient testing for solar cell characterization

The current paper deals with the application of thermal transient testing as a characterization tool for solar cells and modules. Based on the measurement of a representative samples -including concentrator and non-concentrator solar cells - we prove the applicability of this measurement technique. Metrics such as junction-to-base plate thermal resistance are derived and can serve as a basis of a model for the accurate prediction of the performance of solar modules.