NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (300, 302) comprises photovoltaic cells (308), controllable infrared protection layer for reducing the infrared radiation absorbed by photovoltaic module, where controllable infrared protection layer has first state and second state, where when the infrared protection layer is in first state the transmission of infrared radiation to photovoltaic cells is higher than when infrared protection layer is in second state; and protection switching units for switching controllable infrared protection layer between first state and second state.    USE - As photovoltaic module with infrared protection layer useful in system for producing electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device operates at low ambient temperature with maximum efficiency. Also a generic maintenance support feature can be included to run photovoltaic modules more efficiently and reliably. The device provides increased efficiency and power output of photovoltaic devices; and it is easy to place the polymer layer on top or below the upper glass substrate; it shows reduced aging and degradation due to lower operational temperature. The photovoltaic modules can be monitored and self healing maintenance may be initiated. The power output of the module can be optimized and maximized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic module system comprising the photovoltaic module, temperature sensor for measuring photovoltaic module temperature representative of the temperature of the photovoltaic cells, and control system adapted for receiving the photovoltaic module temperature measurement, signaling the protection switching units when the photovoltaic module temperature measurement exceeds a predetermined threshold; and switching the controllable infrared protection layer from the first state to the second state in response to receiving a signal indicating that the photovoltaic module temperature measurement exceeds a predetermined threshold; and    (2) computer program product for execution by a control system for controlling photovoltaic module system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows two view of same photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (300, 302)    Foil (304, 310)    Glass substrate (306)    Photovoltaic cells (308)    Spooled (312)