Kiwa PI Berlin released its latest report reviewing the quality of solar panel manufacturers, noting that new production regions (especially the United ...

PV module defects are increasing as manufacturers struggle to achieve consistent quality through robust bill-of-materials and process controls.

‘We’re seeing that manufacturers have tried to remove materials, remove costs from those modules, to cut their losses, and that presents reliability risks,’ says Tristan Erion-Lorico. Image: Kiwa PVEL ...