PVEL scorecard shows ‘relevant risks’ for TOPCon technology
The results of this year’s Kiwa PVEL scorecard have shown that TOPCon technology is more vulnerable than PERC, and the failure rate at bill of materials has increased to 41%, the highest in history, according to the testing lab.
‘TOPCon technology comes with three or four relevant risks that should be known’
The results of this year’s Kiwa PVEL scorecard have shown that TOPCon technology is more vulnerable than PERC, and the failure rate at BOM level has increased to 41%, the highest in history, according to the testing lab.
Kiwa PVEL, Kiwa PI Berlin outline best practices for PV module quality
Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin have published a white paper that uses recent module testing and in-factory data to guide the best use of testing and inspection metrics. The paper aims to ensure that solar modules meet acceptable quality standards.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Challenges and Solutions
Mandating stringent quality and performance standards is imperative to safeguard consumers from potential exploitation in the burgeoning rooftop solar market. The technology to do this exists, but we need to see if the will is there.
The Hydrogen Stream: India issues guidelines for funding of testing facilities under the National Green Hydrogen Mission
The funding scheme, with a total budgetary outlay of INR 200 crore till FY 2025-26, will support the development of robust quality and performance testing facilities to ensure quality, sustainability, and safety in green hydrogen production and trade.
Spontaneous glass breakage on solar panels on the rise
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory noted an increase in spontaneous glass breakage in solar panels. The PV Module Index from the Renewable Energy Test Center investigates this and other glass-related trends in solar manufacturing.
Goldi Solar ‘top performer’ in Kiwa PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Sixteen different Goldi Solar modules were highlighted in the Kiwa PVEL Module Reliability Scorecard.
Jakson Solar recognized as top performer in PVEL’s 2024 PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Jakson Solar’s Helia range of mono PERC PV modules, both monofacial and bifacial variants, attained Top Performer status in the 2024 PV Module Reliability Scorecard by Kiwa PVEL (PV Evolution Labs).
Emmvee leads in all categories of Kiwa PVEL PQP Testing
Emmvee Group has emerged as the only Indian solar panel manufacturer to be a top performer across all categories in the Kiwa PVEL PQP testing for 2024.
Adani Solar top performer for seventh year in Kiwa PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Adani Solar is the only Indian manufacturer to be rated Top Performer for seven consecutive years in PVEL testing for PV module quality and reliability.
