For the first time in the independent testing laboratory’s 12-year history, no single module has achieved the coveted “top performer” rating in all reliability tests, and a record 87% of manufacturers ...

Indianapolis, United States, May 27th, 2026, FinanceWireRecognition provides independent validation of its AA-Series module ...

Independent testing lab Kiwa PVEL just published the 12th edition of its annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard. The digital ...

This year’s Scorecard results had 43 manufacturers named as “Top Performers” in at least one test. Image: Kiwa PVEL. For the fourth year in a row, Kiwa PVEL’s 2026 Module Reliability Scorecard ...

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 ...

In the 12th edition, Kiwa PVEL names a total of 43 manufacturers as "Top Performers" in one or more of the tests, although ...

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 ...

Instances of cracks in PV module glass started appearing about five years ago. Spontaneous glass breakage is now one of the ...

Researchers in Brazil tested second-life polycrystalline PV modules for two years and found they retained 87–88% of their original power, with minimal degradation and stable performance. Despite ...

On May 25, 2026, two mandatory national standards, "Safety Requirements for Photovoltaic (PV) Modules" (GB 47739-2026) and ...

A 1 MWp perovskite PV field-test plant in Xuwei New Area, Lianyungang, in China’s Jiangsu province, was connected to the grid and entered full operation in late February 2026. The project, formally ...