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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Scientists in India have designed a new soiling chamber that is capable of emulating the soiling conditions of a given geographical location in a shorter time frame, hosting larger panels compared to ...

ClearVue Technologies has secured three major international certifications for its Gen 3 Solar Vision Glass - a milestone the ...

Norwegian vertical PV specialist Over Easy Solar has deployed its first commercial installation in Canada. Local utility BC ...

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 ...