Day 2 of @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule conference wrapped up with panelists pointing out that while solar PV technologies evolve rapidly, government-funded research institutes are not equipped fast enough to keep up with the changes for testing, hence reliability concerns remain

Jörg Althaus of @CEA_Global shared case studies to show the concern areas for solar module reliability, dividing these into 3 broad categories of junction box soldering, cold soldering on cells, & glass breakage that can impact project returns @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule

Jin Bo of Hangzhou First, at the @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule conference, listed high degradation under DH for TOPCon, & moisture sensitivity for HJT as some of the major challenges for module reliability. He also recommended various packaging solutions for G2G & G2B options

At @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule conference GCL-SI's Rojen Malachi said the company uses 24 robots in its production processes & is now also integrating AI systems to ensure high-quality products. He said this integration contributes to module reliability & performance

At @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule conference, Dante Zeng shares @longi_solar Hi-MO X10 modules, featuring HPBC 2.0 cells & TaiRay wafers, claiming that these new super high-efficiency BC cells & thicker wafers, along with design updates, reduce power loss, & lower temperatures.

Ingrid Haedrich of @FraunhoferISE at @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule conference said that almost all of the modules it checked last year had less power than stated on the label by manufacturers. Average deviation of tested modules was -1.3%. This, she said, is a concerning issue

📢 @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule Design 2024 Conference #day2 ready to begin in a few minutes from now at 10.00 AM CEST. The 2-day conference will end with an interesting panel discussion on module reliability in times of record-low prices💵. Register🆓 👉bit.ly/3zSneTK

📢 @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule Design 2024 conference enters day 2 with an interesting mix of speakers as they discuss the ways to ensure solar ☀️module reliability in times of record low prices. Registrations are still on. Join in for 🆓👉bit.ly/3zSneTK #SolarEnergy

Panelists on day 1 of the @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule Design event hailed testing & resultant data as the key to building module reliability. But, the industry cannot completely rely on this as cell technologies change rapidly with manufacturers constantly optimizing these

Even as the world doubles down on bifacial solar modules, at the @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule Design event, Silvana Ovaitt from @NREL presented field test results to show that bifacial degrades generally faster than monofacial modules, thus impacting overall project economics.

Sharing some UVID testing results, Kiwa PVEL’s Tristan Erion Lorico at @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule event revealed susceptibilities in HJT & unexpectedly higher degradation in PERC. The mechanisms behind UVID-induced degradation are not yet fully understood. Research is ongoing

Endurans’ Imco Goudswaard @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule event said that the severe price pressure & increasing requirements on modules & components are leading to the protection of PET core layer being compromised; Use of HP transparent backsheets lead to 3% more power yield.

MoNo 2 cell of JTPV deposits a passivation film on half-cut cell edges to recover from laser damage and provide passivation. Dr. Xinrui An at @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule Design event said an increase of up to 6W is possible with HEP for standard 182-72 modules with MoNo2.

Sibin Yang of Astronergy at @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule listed Atomic Layer Deposition benefits for module reliability. While plate ALD provides uniform coating & is especially suited for large-scale production even though costly, tube ALD is better for small-scale production.

While manufacturers are under dramatic cost pressure, Ignacio Espinosa of @JASolarOfficial said it is not compromising on quality as it considers reliablity as key. It looks on improving BOM by strengthening materials and with lower cost solutions @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule

kiwa PI Berlin's head Steven Xuereb shows in @TaiyangNews Solar Module Reliablity event #ReliablePVModule in his keynote that only 10% (!) of solar modules tested in 2022-23 passed pre-shipment checks without finding any defects. #Solarenergy #Reliability #Sustainability

📢 The @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule Design 2024 Conference will begin in a few hours from now at 12.00 PM CEST. Join in to hear leading companies talk about solar ☀️💪module reliability improvement techniques and strategies. Register 🆓👉 bit.ly/3zSneTK NOW!

📢 @TaiyangNews is happy to have Silvana Ovaitt, Research Scientist at US Government's @NREL to talk about the performance and degradation of bifacial ☀️solar modules at #ReliablePVModule Design 2024 Conference TODAY. Register 🆓👉 bit.ly/3zSneTK #SolarEnergy #SolarPV

📢 Join @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule Design 2024 Virtual Conference starting TODAY at 12.00 PM🕛 CEST where a special panel discussion will revolve around solar module testing framework's relevance for long-term ☀️solar module reliability. Register 🆓👉 bit.ly/3zSneTK

📢 At the 2-day @TaiyangNews #ReliablePVModule Design 2024 Conference on Oct. 21 & 22, we will have Dr. Hamed Hanifi of AESolar to talk about the company's Horizon 🚓☀️carport modules with their safety, durability and reliability features. Register 🆓👉bit.ly/3zSneTK