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Sinovoltaics launches free tool for project-specific PV module test scopes

Dutch-German quality assurance firm Sinovoltaics has released a free browser-based tool that generates project-specific lab ...
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Ciemat unveils large-area multispectral solar simulator for PV module testing

Spain's Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research (CIEMAT) has commissioned a state-of-the-art large-area solar simulator designed for the electrical characterization of commercial ...
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Performance improves and ‘red flags’ decrease in RETC solar module testing

Lab-tested solar module performance has improved over the last year, according to data from US-based technical advisory firm Renewable Energy Test Centre (RETC). In its 2025 PV Module Index Report, ...

Kiwa PVEL Releases Major Update to PV Module Product Qualification Program to Better Address Module Breakage

Kiwa PVEL, the independent lab for quality and reliability testing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, today announced a significant update to its photovoltaic (PV) module Product Qualification ...
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As solar module breakage soars, here’s a path to building a stronger industry

As the solar industry pushes for ever-lower costs, larger module sizes and greater energy output, the structural integrity and long-term performance of modules have become critically compromised.