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 ...

Achieving Overall Highest Achiever status for three years or more includes manufacturers like JA Solar, Jinko Solar, LONGi Solar, Runergy, Solarspace, Trina Solar, VSUN Solar, Waaree, and Yingli Solar ...

The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) has released its 2025 PV Module Index, assessing solar module reliability, quality, and performance across industry benchmarks. The report highlights ...

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 ...

Sungrow recently announced that its SG510HX utility string inverter (SG465HX for the Middle East region, offering equivalent ...

Metal halide perovskites have received enormous attention and have shown a rapid rise in power conversion efficiency (PCE) values since their initial demonstration as photovoltaic (PV) absorber ...

This paper discusses a deep learning approach for detecting defects in photovoltaic (PV) modules using electroluminescence (EL) images. The method addresses key challenges in two practical areas: ...

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 ...

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

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