Hail durability testing saw a decline in ‘high achiever’ results from 70% to 27% between 2025 and 2026. Image: Marian Heinkel ...

While 19 manufacturers received recognition as high achievers in RETC’s 2026 testing sequences, problems with ...

RETC, part of the VDE Group, has released its 2026 PV Module Index (PVMI) Report, which features 19 solar panel manufacturers ...

In 2026, analysts expect more than 43 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity to come online in the United States as ...

Image source: Origami Test module in pneumatic test load machine at CFV Test Labs. The solar industry has fought for decades to earn its reputation as the fastest, cheapest way to decarbonize the grid ...

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 ...

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 ...

System-in-package (SiP) and other advanced packaging technologies are putting more components together in tighter spaces than previously seen. Often these packages are contained in a module, which is ...