Rachael Arnold

Rachael Arnold is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in materials science for photovoltaic applications. Her work focuses on degradation mechanisms in solar modules and advanced materials for renewable energy systems.

Key research areas include

• Photovoltaic module durability
• Polymer material stability
• Corrosion and environmental aging
• Perovskite solar cell degradation

Recent publications analyze fluoropolymer alternatives, antireflective coating failures, and passivation layer breakdowns under extreme conditions. Collaborations span industry and academic partners, with technical expertise in accelerated stress testing and materials diagnostics.