1、Task 13 Reliability and Performance of Photovoltaic SystemsPVPSReport IEA-PVPS T13-36:2026PV Project Decisions:Quality,Performance,and Economic Value2026 Task 13 Reliability and Performance of Photovoltaic Systems Task 13 Report:Photovoltaic Project Decisions:Quality,Performance,and Economic Value W
2、hat is IEA PVPS TCP?The International Energy Agency(IEA),founded in 1974,is an autonomous body within the framework of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD).The Technology Collaboration Programme(TCP)was created with a belief that the future of energy security and sustainab
3、ility starts with global collaboration.The programmes are made up of 6,000 experts across government,academia,and industry dedicated to advancing common research and the application of specific energy technologies.The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme(IEA PVPS)is one of the TCPs within the IE
4、A and was established in 1993.The mission of the programme is to“enhance the international collaborative efforts which facilitate the role of photovoltaic solar energy as a cornerstone in the transition to sustainable energy systems.”To achieve this,the Programmes participants have undertaken a vari
5、ety of joint research projects in PV power systems applications.The overall programme is headed by an Executive Committee,comprised of one delegate from each country or organisation member,which designates distinct Tasks,that may be research projects or activity areas.The 28 IEA PVPS participating c
6、ountries are Australia,Austria,Belgium,Canada,China,Denmark,Finland,France,Germany,India,Israel,Italy,Japan,Korea,Lithuania,Malaysia,Morocco,the Netherlands,Norway,Portugal,South Africa,Spain,Sweden,Switzerland,Thailand,Turkiye,the United Kingdom and the United States of America.The European Commiss