To perform a wide range of tests on new types of PV modules under realistic conditions, EKO Instruments has introduced PV Blocks, an expandable all-in-one type of system with capacity for up to 32 ...

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 ...

Dutch-German solar testing firm Sinovoltaics will expand its operations in the US market as a result of the solar and battery energy storage manufacturing “boom” stimulated by the Inflation Reduction ...

In 2026, analysts expect more than 43 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity to come online in the United States as ...

Two testing facilities for photovoltaic noise barriers are being built by a Belgian consortium. Their creators want to assess different PV technologies, reduce costs and plan large scale projects in ...

The third-party testing organization STS found something interesting when it reviewed its figures for defect rates of Chinese photovoltaic modules: It discovered that 8% of the modules it tested last ...

As the demand for solar energy continues to grow rapidly, so does the number of photovoltaic (PV) systems that are mounted on the roofs of commercial and residential buildings. As failure of any ...