Once considered isolated incidents, spontaneous glass breakages in solar modules are becoming more frequent, highlighting the limits of some manufacturing choices and the need for closer quality ...

Nine-year EL testing on 85,000 PV modules shows increasing presence of edge ribbon cracks A UK research team used electroluminescence imaging to inspect 167 PV installations comprising a total of 5 ...

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 ...

SHANGHAI, June 11, 2025 /CNW/ -- Recently, Kiwa PV Evolution Labs (Kiwa PVEL), a globally recognized independent testing laboratory, released its 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard. Seraphim has ...

‘We’re seeing that manufacturers have tried to remove materials, remove costs from those modules, to cut their losses, and that presents reliability risks,’ says Tristan Erion-Lorico. Image: Kiwa PVEL ...