Kiwa PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), a leading independent test lab for the downstream solar industry, has announced a significant update to its PV Module Product Qualification Program (PQP). The revisions ...

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 ...

Scientists at the European Commission Joint Research Centre tested two single-junction perovskite modules outdoors for one year and reported overall stable performance, supported by a new ...

French testing and certification laboratory Certisolis has released initial results from accelerated degradation testing conducted under its Optisol program, highlighting performance gaps TOPCon solar ...

Abstract: This paper describes the design, construction, and test results of the conduction cooling-type HTS module testing system. The constructed conduction cooling-type HTS module testing system ...

California-based independent engineering and certification test laboratory Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) has released its “2025 PV Module Index Report,” which tests solar panels for reliability, ...

The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) released its 2025 PV Module Index report, evaluating the reliability, quality, and performance of solar panels. Solar modules are put through a variety of ...

“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 ...

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Transmit/receive modules (TRMs) and active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars require sophisticated testing to ensure high performance in defense and communication applications. The R&S®ZNA ...