PVEL is the leading independent lab of the downstream solar industry.
Our bankability testing and data-driven reports connect manufacturers with a global network of PV equipment buyers and investors.
A solar-powered future depends on data that matters today
We turn assumptions about solar PV equipment and system performance into quantifiable metrics. Our data drives solar power adoption worldwide.
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A solar-powered future depends on data that matters today
We turn assumptions about solar PV equipment and system performance into quantifiable metrics. Our data drives solar power adoption worldwide.
We’re global
Our 300+ downstream partners are located in every major market and represent 30+GW of annual buying power
We’re experienced
We pioneered extended reliability and performance testing for the downstream market
We’re market-driven
Our team continuously refines our test programs as technology advances and market needs evolve
We’re comprehensive
We evaluate every aspect of a solar PV project from components to operating systems
PVEL is the leading independent lab of the downstream solar industry.
Our bankability testing and data-driven reports connect manufacturers with a global network of PV equipment buyers and investors.
We’re global
Our 300+ downstream partners are located in every major market and represent 30+GW of annual buying power
We’re experienced
We pioneered extended reliability and durability testing for the downstream market
We’re market-driven
Our team continuously refines our test programs as technology advances and market needs evolve
We’re comprehensive
We evaluate every aspect of a solar PV project from components to operating systems
Why Our Testing Matters
Long-term field data does not exist for solar power plants.
Over 80% of the world’s installed solar capacity has been operating for less than five years. PVEL’s expert, independent lab and field testing creates the data that developers need to procure reliable equipment and forecast system performance. Our testing suite is designed to facilitate project financing.
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Why Our Testing Matters
Long-term field data does not exist for solar power plants.
Over 80% of the world’s installed solar capacity has been operating for less than five years. PVEL’s expert, independent lab and field testing creates the data that developers need to procure reliable equipment and forecast system performance. Our testing suite is designed to facilitate project financing.
Our Services
Join Our Product Qualification Program
PVEL Product Qualification Programs (PQP) give manufacturers access to our global network of developers, investors, and installers. Start leveraging our network to grow your business and drive adoption of your products.
Join Our Product Qualification Program
PVEL Product Qualification Programs (PQP) give manufacturers access to our global network of developers, investors, and installers. Start leveraging our network to grow your business and drive adoption of your products.
Join Our PQP
We test products from a broad range of module, inverter, storage and racking manufacturers
Download the PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Our first annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard was published back in 2014. Our Scorecards are the most comprehensive PV module benchmarking reports available to the public.
Results are based on comprehensive extended reliability and performance analyses of over 300 different Bills of Material (BOMs) from 50+ manufacturers. Our data comes from nearly ten years of independent testing in the lab and the field.
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Download the PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Our first annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard was published back in 2014. Our Scorecards are the most comprehensive PV module benchmarking reports available to the public.
Results are based on comprehensive extended reliability and performance analyses of over 300 different Bills of Material (BOMs) from 50+ manufacturers. Our data comes from nearly ten years of independent testing in the lab and the field.