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 ...

NAPA, Calif., May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwa PVEL, the independent lab for reliability and performance testing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, today announced the publication of its 12th annual ...

Instances of cracks in PV module glass started appearing about five years ago. Spontaneous glass breakage is now one of the solar industry’s top issues, but manufacturing pressures and a lack of ...

Kiwa PVEL has rolled out major updates to its module testing programme, with two of the most important changes affecting Static Mechanical Load (SML) and hail testing. Image: Kiwa PVEL. Field claims ...

This year’s Scorecard results had 43 manufacturers named as “Top Performers” in at least one test. Image: Kiwa PVEL. For the fourth year in a row, Kiwa PVEL’s 2026 Module Reliability Scorecard ...

This webinar explores how independent reliability testing from Kiwa PVEL reveals performance differences between solar modules and how that data can support smarter procurement and risk management ...

The report highlights areas where quality is improving, while focusing on the increase in test failures NAPA, Calif., May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwa PVEL, the independent lab for reliability and ...