Charles Robinson

Principle Engineering Technologist

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Principle Engineering Technologist

cdrobin@sandia.gov

Biography

Charles D. Robinson is an engineering technologist in the Photovoltaics (PV) and Materials Technology Program at Sandia National Laboratories. He has facilitated photovoltaic module research activities at Sandia’s Photovoltaic Systems Evaluation Laboratory (PSEL) since 2011. His focus is on improvement of characterization methodologies in support of performance modeling for energy prediction, and long-term reliability studies for the DOE’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), PV industry partners and other PV test labs. Charles specializes in: indoor and outdoor electrical performance characterization; electroluminescent, infrared and ultraviolet imaging; spectroscopic measurements and solar resource instrumentation calibration. Charles has 16 years of energy research experience at Sandia as a data acquisition systems technologist, including eight years at the Z Machine, where he coordinated the arming, charging and firing sequences of the world’s largest and most powerful pulsed accelerator, and where he processed up to 600 data signals daily. Mr. Robinson received a double associate degree in computer and electronics engineering technologies with honors from ITT Technical Institute in 2004. He continuously generates a substantial quantity of experimental data for multiple principal investigators that results in numerous reports, peer-reviewed publications and IEEE conference proceedings.

Publications

  • Phillips, M., Hartley, J., Maes, A., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2022). Instrumented Photovoltaic Modules for Environmental Characterization and Simulation Model Validation. https://doi.org/10.2172/1870062 Publication ID: 80798
  • Braid, J.L., Stein, J., Robinson, C., Harwood, D., & Harwood, D. (2021). Optical Detection of Crack Separation in Si PV Modules. https://doi.org/10.2172/1825842 Publication ID: 76240
  • Roberts, C., Maes, A., McMaster, A., Phillips, M., Robinson, C., Hartley, J., & Hartley, J. (2021). Relating Photovoltaic Module Stresses to Encapsulant Thermomechanics [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/1891598 Publication ID: 76177
  • Phillips, M., Hartley, J., Maes, A., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2021). Validation and implementation of a viscoelastic material model for analysis of an instrumented photovoltaic module mechanical test [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1889343 Publication ID: 75888
  • Braid, J.L., Robinson, C., Stein, J., Harwood, D., & Harwood, D. (2021). Measurement of PV Cell Crack Characteristics in PV Modules using Digital Image Correlation [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1884451 Publication ID: 79233
  • Coston, J., Robinson, C., King, B., Braid, J.L., Riley, D., Stein, J., & Stein, J. (2021). Effects of Solar Angle of Incidence on Intramodular Photovoltaic Irradiance Uniformity [Conference Paper]. Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC43889.2021.9518595 Publication ID: 78824
  • Coston, J., Stein, J., Robinson, C., Braid, J.L., Riley, D., King, B., & King, B. (2021). Effects of Solar Angle of Incidence on Intramodular Photovoltaic Irradiance Uniformity [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/1872905 Publication ID: 78825
  • Stein, J., Braid, J.L., Robinson, C., Harwood, D., & Harwood, D. (2021). Measurement of PV Cell Crack Characteristics in PV Modules using Digital Image Correlation [Conference Presenation]. https://doi.org/10.2172/1844312 Publication ID: 75500
  • Stein, J., Braid, J.L., Robinson, C., Reu, P.L., & Reu, P.L. (2020). Measurement of PV Cell Crack Characteristics in PV Modules using Digital Image Correlation [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1830988 Publication ID: 71671
  • Riley, D., Robinson, C., Stein, J., King, B., & King, B. (2020). Degradation of Fielded PV Modules in Three Climates after Eight Years [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1820259 Publication ID: 74774
  • Maes, A., Hartley, J., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2020). Instrumented Modules for Mechanical Environment Characterization and Simulation Model Validation [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1807369 Publication ID: 73714
  • Maes, A., Hartley, J., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2020). Instrumented Modules for Mechanical Environment Characterization and Simulation Model Validation [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1807359 Publication ID: 73704
  • Stark, C., Stein, J., Carmignani, C., Ellibee, D., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2020). Challenges in Outdoor Accelerated Testing of PV [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1767096 Publication ID: 72696
  • Stein, J., Carmignani, C., One Feather, C., Robb, &., Ellibee, &., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2019). Outdoor Accelerated Testing of PV Modules [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1645824 Publication ID: 70610
  • Stein, J., Carmignani, C., One Feather, C., Robb, D., Ellibee, D., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2019). Outdoor Accelerated Testing of PV Modules [Presentation]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1807163 Publication ID: 70582
  • King, B., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2019). Differential Analysis of the Incident Angle Response of Utility-Grade PV Modules [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1640993 Publication ID: 69466
  • Riley, D., Robinson, C., Stein, J., King, B., & King, B. (2019). 8-Year Degradation Assessment of Fielded PV in Three Climates – Poster for DOE Showcase [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1640783 Publication ID: 69166
  • King, B., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2019). Differential Analysis of the Angle of Incidence Response of Utility-Grade PV Modules [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC40753.2019.8981355 Publication ID: 69094
  • King, B., Yellowhair, J., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2019). Nishati Prototype 72-Cell Endurance Modules (Test Report). https://doi.org/10.2172/1761867 Publication ID: 67290
  • Stein, J., Robinson, C., King, B., Deline, C., Rummel, S., Sekulic, B., & Sekulic, B. (2018). PV Lifetime Project: Measuring PV Module PerformanceDegradation: 2018 Indoor Flash TestingResults [Conference Poster]. 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 – A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85059898568&origin=inward Publication ID: 67083
  • King, B., Robinson, C., Carmignani, C., Riley, D., Jones, C.B., & Jones, C.B. (2018). Application of the Sandia Array Performance Model to Assess Multiyear Performance of Fielded CIGS PV Arrays [Conference Poster]. 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, WCPEC 2018 – A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC and 34th EU PVSEC. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85059883182&origin=inward Publication ID: 62701
  • King, B., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2018). Differential Analysis of the Incident Angle Response of Utility Grade PV Modules [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1761146 Publication ID: 60413
  • King, B., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2018). Comparative Angle of Incidence Characterization of Utility Grade Photovoltaic Modules. https://doi.org/10.2172/1481528 Publication ID: 59941
  • King, B., Robinson, C., Carmignani, C., Riley, D., Jones, C., & Jones, C. (2018). Application of the Sandia Array Performance Model to Assess Multiyear Performance of Fielded CIGS PV Arrays [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2018.8548108 Publication ID: 62700
  • Stein, J., Robinson, C., King, B., Deline, C., Rummel, S., Sekulic, B., & Sekulic, B. (2018). PV Lifetime Project: Measuring PV Module Performance Degradation: 2018 Indoor Flash Testing Results [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1526366 Publication ID: 62526
  • Stein, J., Robinson, C., King, B., Deline, C., Rummel, S., Sekulic, B., & Sekulic, B. (2018). PV Lifetime Project: Measuring PV Module Performance Degradation: 2018 Indoor Flash Testing Results [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1523801 Publication ID: 62262
  • Stein, J., King, B., Robinson, C., Deline, C., Sekulic, B., & Sekulic, B. (2018). PV Lifetime Project ? Challenges of Measuring PV Module Degradation [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1500165 Publication ID: 61043
  • King, B., Hansen, C., Riley, D., Robinson, C., Pratt, L., & Pratt, L. (2016). Outdoor test and analysis procedures for generating coefficients for the Sandia Array Performance Model [Conference Poster]. Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7750225 Publication ID: 50367
  • Jones, C.B., Martinez-Ramon, M., Smith, R., Carmignani, C., Lavrova, O., Robinson, C., Stein, J., & Stein, J. (2016). Automatic fault classification of photovoltaic strings based on an in situ IV characterization system and a Gaussian process algorithm [Conference Poster]. Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749915 Publication ID: 50469
  • King, B., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2016). Simplifying methods to calibrate the Sandia Array Performance Model: elimination of the traditional thermal test [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1404812 Publication ID: 47266
  • Guay, N., Hansen, C., Robinson, C., King, B., & King, B. (2016). Improving Module Temperature Measurements using Averaging Resistive Temperature Devices [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7750243 Publication ID: 50603
  • King, B., Hansen, C., Riley, D., Robinson, C., Pratt, L., & Pratt, L. (2016). Procedure to Determine Coefficients for the Sandia Array Performance Model (SAPM). https://doi.org/10.2172/1256510 Publication ID: 50384
  • King, B., Hansen, C., Riley, D., Robinson, C., Pratt, L., & Pratt, L. (2016). Outdoor Test and Analysis Procedures for Generating Coefficients for the Sandia Array Performance Model [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7750225 Publication ID: 50387
  • Jones, C., Martinez-Ramon, M., Smith, R., Carmignani, C., Lavrova, O., Robinson, C., Stein, J., & Stein, J. (2016). Automatic Fault Classification of Photovoltaic Strings Based on an In-Situ IV Characterization System and a Gaussian Process Algorithm [Conference Poster]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2016.7749915 Publication ID: 50607
  • King, B., Riley, D., Robinson, C., Pratt, L., & Pratt, L. (2015). Recent Advances in Outdoor Measurement Techniques for Angle of Incidence Effects [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1341487 Publication ID: 44022
  • King, B., Riley, D., Robinson, C., Pratt, L., & Pratt, L. (2015). Recent Advancements in Outdoor Measurement Techniques for Angle of Incidence Effects [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1257563 Publication ID: 43936
  • Boyle, L., Burton, P., Flinchpaugh, H., Danner, V., Robinson, C., Blackwell, K., King, B., Hannigan, M., & Hannigan, M. (2015). Initial Results of a Five Site Study Comparing Spatial Variability of Soiling and Ambient Particulate Concentrations [Conference Poster]. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1255794 Publication ID: 43709
  • Stein, J., McCaslin, S., Hansen, C., Boyson, W.E., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2014). Measuring PV system series resistance without full IV curves [Conference]. 2014 IEEE 40th Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, PVSC 2014. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2014.6925326 Publication ID: 41031
  • Stein, J., Hansen, C., Robinson, C., & Robinson, C. (2014). Measuring PV System Series Resistance Without Full IV Curves [Conference]. https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.2014.6925326 Publication ID: 41100
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