UVID, or ultraviolet-induced degradation, has been an important issue in modern solar cell and module manufacturing. Kiwa ...

The reliable performance of PV modules is heavily influenced by the climate conditions in deserts, which include factors such as irradiance, temperature, humidity and dust soiling. Image: DEWA R&D. A ...

“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 ...

The 2026 PV Module Index Report evaluates photovoltaic modules using extended stress testing designed to identify reliability and performance risks that may not appear in standard certification ...

Sungrow recently announced that its SG510HX utility string inverter (SG465HX for the Middle East region, offering equivalent performance) successfully completed an extreme safety challenge at a ...

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

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 ...

This four-year outdoor field test report authoritatively confirms the comprehensive power generation advantages of N-type TOPCon modules over BC modules. Thanks to their outstanding bifacial power ...

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

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

The global solar manufacturer introduced the hail-resistant, high-load Vertex N Shield panel, featuring n-type technology and ...