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 ...

The Indian PV manufacturer has launched Conserv Augmensheet, a sheet encapsulant for insulation and sealing of busbar and junction box areas in solar modules. Supplied in reel format, the product ...

The global photovoltaic (PV) market is scaling at a pace never seen before. With solar capacity additions surpassing 400 GW ...

Photovoltaic backsheets are a critical component of solar modules, providing essential electrical insulation and environmental protection. Recent research has highlighted that the degradation of these ...

Hail durability testing saw a decline in ‘high achiever’ results from 70% to 27% between 2025 and 2026. Image: Marian Heinkel, RETC. Damp heat testing of solar PV modules yielded 11% “red flag results ...

Lab-tested solar module performance has improved over the last year, according to data from US-based technical advisory firm Renewable Energy Test Centre (RETC). In its 2025 PV Module Index Report, ...

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 ...

ECA, Electrical Safety First, IET, NICEIC and SELECT urge caution on plug-in solar PV units, citing fire risk, grid ...