As the solar industry pushes for ever-lower costs, larger module sizes and greater energy output, the structural integrity and long-term performance of modules have become critically compromised.
Kiwa PVEL managing director Kevin Gibson said that ‘regularly iterating’ on the testing process helps ensure the relevance of that process. Image: Kiwa PVEL. Testing and quality assurance provider ...
Image source: Origami Test module in pneumatic test load machine at CFV Test Labs. The solar industry has fought for decades to earn its reputation as the fastest, cheapest way to decarbonize the grid ...
While 19 manufacturers received recognition as high achievers in RETC’s 2026 testing sequences, problems with ...
The system enables measurements under controlled irradiance, spectrum, and temperature conditions. It can combine 0.4% spatial irradiance uniformity, 500 ms illumination pulses, and dynamic I-V ...
The report highlights areas where quality is improving, while focusing on the increase in test failures NAPA, Calif., May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwa PVEL, the independent lab for reliability and ...
Within RETC's custome portfolio, 19 manufacturers earned recognition in the 2026 PV Module Index across multiple testing disciplines and award categories. Thirteen manufacturers achieved Overall ...
New for 2026, Ultraviolet Induced Degradation (UVID) has been included as a Top Performer category, along with the previous test categories: Thermal Cycling (TC); Damp Heat (DH); Mechanical Stress ...
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