UVID, or ultraviolet-induced degradation, has been an important issue in modern solar cell and module manufacturing. Kiwa ...

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 ...

The 2026 PV Module Index Report evaluates photovoltaic modules using extended stress testing designed to identify reliability ...

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 ...

Figure 1. Enertis Applus+ technicians performing terrestrial nighttime EL inspection on a PV plant (left), while an aerial night-time EL inspection is being conducted using a drone (right). Image: ...

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 ...

This paper discusses a deep learning approach for detecting defects in photovoltaic (PV) modules using electroluminescence (EL) images. The method addresses key challenges in two practical areas: ...

Metal halide perovskites have received enormous attention and have shown a rapid rise in power conversion efficiency (PCE) values since their initial demonstration as photovoltaic (PV) absorber ...

Sungrow recently announced that its SG510HX utility string inverter (SG465HX for the Middle East region, offering equivalent performance) successfully completed an extreme safety challenge at a ...

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the "Company," or "JinkoSolar") (NYSE: JKS), a global leader in clean energy technology, today announced it has been recognized as an Overall Highest Achiever in the 2026 ...

The global solar manufacturer introduced the hail-resistant, high-load Vertex N Shield panel, featuring n-type technology and ...

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research developed a shingled photovoltaic module designed for efficient ...