Development of accelerated test design for service-life prediction of solar array at Mead, Nebraska. Quarterly report

As a significant beginning in applying accelerated tests to solar arrays for life-prediction purposes, this study is directed toward (a) developing a plan for predicting the service life of a specific solar array in a specific geographic site - viz., the 25-KW flat-plate array installed near Mead, Nebraska, and (b) developing technical information from laboratory and field measurements for designing an accelerated test that can be carried out in 2 years and have predictive validity for a service life as long as 20 years. Status of the program is described.