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.

Kiwa PVEL managing director Kevin Gibson said that ‘regularly iterating’ on the testing process helps ensure the relevance of that process. Image: Kiwa PVEL. Testing and quality assurance provider ...

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

The solar industry has fought for decades to earn its reputation as the fastest, cheapest way to decarbonize the grid. But in 2025, as deployment accelerates and policy support wanes, the industry ...

NAPA, Calif., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwa PVEL, the independent lab for quality and reliability testing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, today announced a significant update to its ...

Spain's Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research (CIEMAT) has commissioned a state-of-the-art large-area solar simulator designed for the electrical characterization of commercial ...