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 ...

Modules should be tested under extended mechanical load scenarios, simulating real-world wind, snow, and mounting conditions. A broader set of test methods, such non-uniform loading, is also being ...

Catastrophic-type glass breakage in PV modules. Image: Valentin, D. et al. 2022, “Failure investigation of a solar tracker due to wind-induced torsional galloping”.

The Germany-based testing equipment manufacturer has launched mini-module testing equipment targeted at researchers working on scaling perovskite solar cell technology, thin film devices, and ...

NAPA, Calif., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwa PVEL, the independent lab for quality and reliability testing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, today announced the publication of its 11 th ...

As module sizes have increased and panel glass becomes thinner, testing standards and expectations have been lowered, resulting in increased incidents of breakage in the field.