Featured in Not gone with the wind – 02-2010

What really counts is long-term performance

Solar module tests: Measuring the output and yield of solar modules should give customers guidance, but the value of the test methods vary widely. A new EuPD Research study provides insight into the topic, and explains what manufacturers and consumers should pay attention to.

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pv magazine

15 Sep 2010

When making statements about the output of a solar plant, manufacturers like to refer to product tests, where samples of the prefabricated parts, components or PV systems undergo a more or less intensive testing. Conclusions are then drawn regarding all of the manufacturers’ products, based on the test results of the sample and the output …

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