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

Kiwa PVEL has rolled out updates to its module testing programme, with two changes affecting Static Mechanical Load (SML) and ...

“Four years ago, that was at 50% and it’s steadily increased since,” said Tristan Erion-Lorico. Image: Kiwa PVEL. A total of 83% of module manufacturers have had at least one test failure in the Kiwa ...

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

The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) has released its 2025 PV Module Index, assessing solar module reliability, quality, and performance across industry benchmarks. The report highlights ...

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 ...

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