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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This year’s Scorecard results had 43 manufacturers named as “Top Performers” in at least one test. Image: Kiwa PVEL. For the fourth year in a row, Kiwa PVEL’s 2026 Module Reliability Scorecard ...

Researchers in Brazil tested second-life polycrystalline PV modules for two years and found they retained 87–88% of their original power, with minimal degradation and stable performance. Despite ...

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

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 ...

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