In 2026, analysts expect more than 43 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity to come online in the United States as ...

Silfab Solar, North America's leading PV module and cell manufacturer, has received a "high achiever" award as a top-tier ...

While 19 manufacturers received recognition as high achievers in RETC’s 2026 testing sequences, problems with ...

Hail durability testing saw a decline in ‘high achiever’ results from 70% to 27% between 2025 and 2026. Image: Marian Heinkel ...

RETC, part of the VDE Group, has released its 2026 PV Module Index (PVMI) Report, which features 19 solar panel manufacturers ...

Independent testing lab Kiwa PVEL just published the 12th edition of its annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard. The digital ...

Indianapolis, United States, May 27th, 2026, FinanceWireRecognition provides independent validation of its AA-Series module ...

The 100 cm² mini-module, featuring the company’s proprietary 4-terminal perovskite glass layer atop a high-efficiency Maxeon ...

Utilize I-V curve plotting with specialized equipment to assess PV array performance under real-world conditions. Analyze factors such as shading, soiling, temperature, and module degradation that ...

“Four years ago, that was at 50% and it’s steadily increased since,” said Tristan Erion-Lorico. Image: Kiwa PVEL. A total of 83% of module manufacturers have had at least one test failure in the Kiwa ...

For the first time in the independent testing laboratory’s 12-year history, no single module has achieved the coveted “top performer” rating in all reliability tests, and a record 87% of manufacturers ...

This recognition highlights the exceptional quality and reliability of their N-Type TOPCon bifacial modules. The award ...