Featured in Phoenix rising – 03-2013

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Module transport: Modules have to be transported not only safely, but also economically. A lot of transport damage is not easily discernible and only becomes noticeable where there is waning performance. pv magazine focuses on the factors that can reduce module quality when it comes to their transport and how they can best be prevented without an unnecessary increase in costs.

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01 Mar 2013

For the challenging PV+Test the German safety standards authority TÜV Rheinland covertly purchases the modules to be examined. The transport crates are equipped with shock sensors that record every movement during transport. After all, the testers are not looking for results that are negatively influenced because of their own improper handling. This shows how sensitive …

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