PVEL was thrilled to be the host partner for this year’s ModuleTech U.S. Edition with PV Tech. During the two-day event, hosted at our facility in Napa Valley, we heard compelling presentations from industry leaders and facilitated important discussions about module supply.
July 7, 2022Energy storage is playing a critical role in ensuring rapid decarbonization and fighting climate change. As a new era, dawns upon us, PVEL and Exawatt are excited to launch the Battery Technology and Cost Forecast report (BTAC).
May 31, 2022The early months of 2022 have been filled with challenges and disruptions in many markets, and solar has been no exception. However, through the gloomy clouds there are rays of light on the horizon from a manufacturing and technology point of view. Here we take a brief look at the challenges and opportunities discussed in depth in PVEL’s and Exawatt’s Q1 2022 Solar Technology and Cost (STAC) report.
May 17, 2022PVEL has released the 8th Edition of the PV Module Reliability Scorecard. The report names 122 product types from 25 manufacturers as Top Performers and celebrates technical advances in PV manufacturing despite challenging market conditions.
May 17, 2022EL imaging is a powerful inspection method that can reveal defects and microcracks of solar cells inside a photovoltaic (PV) module. It is widely used as a tool for quality control in PV manufacturing.
March 30, 2022Rapid shutdown devices, or RSDs, are required in rooftop solar projects in the United States. Learn about the purpose of these devices and how they should be tested in this blog article by PVEL's Sishir Garemella.
February 9, 2022Solar module prices increased in 2021. Should buyers expect this trend to continue? PVEL's Sishir Garemella and Exawatt's Alex Barrows share their takeaways from the latest Solar Technology and Cost Forecast, a quarterly report developed jointly by the teams at PVEL and Exawatt.
January 19, 2022Learn about intern Nick Price's experience at PVEL. His role included analyzing test data and supporting the development of dashboards that benchmark the performance and reliability of PV equipment.
November 1, 2021PVEL's revamped PV Module Product Qualification Program includes a new hail test and so much more. Read our blog to learn how our latest updates help project stakeholders mitigate technology risk in solar assets.
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