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ENnominal operating photovoltaic cell temperature 
(Abbreviation: NOCT) (Unit: °C)

equilibrium mean PV cell junction temperature within a module under reference conditions of 800 W ´ m–2 irradiance, 20 °C ambient air temperature, 1 m ´ s–1 wind speed, electrically open-circuit and open-rack mounted at normal incidence, at solar noon


TC/SC:82Terms     Info     Publications
Published in:IEC 61836, ed. 2.0 (2007-12) Terms     Info
Reference number:3.4.52

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