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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the 12th edition, Kiwa PVEL names a total of 43 manufacturers as "Top Performers" in one or more of the tests, although ...

“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 ...

Dutch-German quality assurance firm Sinovoltaics has released a free browser-based tool that generates project-specific reliability testing strategies for utility-scale solar projects, sorting ...

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 ...

On May 25, 2026, two mandatory national standards, "Safety Requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Modules" (GB 47739-2026) and ...

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The Austrian manufacturer said its new glass-glass module features 108 back-contact TOPCon half-cells and a power conversion ...