Vikram Solar modules top performer for seventh time in PVEL testing
Vikram Solar’s Paradea 108/120/144 half-cut cell modules were recognized as top performers in PVEL testing.
PVEL releases tenth edition of ‘PV Module Reliability Scorecard’
The independent test lab Kiwa PVEL names 53 manufacturers and 388 models–a record number of Top Performers in the ten-year history of the Scorecard.
PI Berlin, PVEL, Extel Energy unite under Kiwa brand
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), Extel Energy, and PI Berlin have unified under the Kiwa brand. Dutch company Kiwa, which has acquired the three PV testing laboratories over the past three years, says it aims to more effectively present its range of services for the solar industry.
Log9 Materials achieves BIS certification for its LTO batteries
The certification signifies that Log9’s lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries comply with India’s stringent safety and performance standards for EV batteries.
Solar manufacturers unite to develop standards for 700 W-plus modules
Solar module size standardization will enhance supply chain efficiencies, boost production, and lower costs, according to the 700W+ Photovoltaic Open Innovation Ecological Alliance, which aims to accelerate the industrialization of PV modules above 700 W.
Wires and cables in the solar industry
The solar industry growth has accelerated the demand for wires and cables in India. Since solar cables are key in transmitting power from the PV panels to the system, it is essential to invest in the best-suited type of solar cable that meets stability and safety norms.
PVEL upgrades solar module qualification testing
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) says it has added new solar module qualification tests and fresh insights to improve intelligent module procurement strategies.
How long do residential solar panels last?
Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar panel. In the first part of this series, we look at the solar panels themselves.
Keep your solar cells dry
Scientists in Norway used various imaging and characterization techniques to analyze the cells and other components of silicon PV modules that had been installed in the field for more than 10 years. The group’s aim was to isolate the role of moisture in various mechanisms that cause performance loss over time, and to understand how these mechanisms progress over long-term installation in real outdoor conditions.
Ten most common rooftop solar safety risks
Clean Energy Associates found a myriad of problems at solar installations around the world, noting that because most are caused by poor installation practices, many can be identified and resolved relatively easily before they lead to fires, safety risks and potentially costly liabilities.
