Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISEOutdoor Exposure in Four Climate Zones (Maritime, Arid, Alpine, Moderate)
Test site in the ground of the Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Sede Boker, Israel
In order to determine materials durability under real weather conditions in extreme climates, we operate outdoor test sites in different climates. Here we are able to quantify the climatic factors that play a critical role in aging processes and examine their effects.
The measured data is supplemented by global climate data that we prepare with the help of geographic information systems (GIS). Using suitable simulation models, we are able to simulate exposure in potential locations from these macroclimatic conditions.