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Method for the modules

Testing methodology: George Touloupas, Director of Technology and Quality at CEA, gives a detailed account of the methodology behind pv magazine test, and explains the results from the first round of testing.

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05 Sep 2017

Test samples are inspected visually, and EL images are taken with Gsolar’s state of the art EL image tester, seen here in the background. Visual and EL defects are classified according to CEA’s system.

The importance of testing in the PV industry is enormous. All sorts of products are tested in global manufacturing, but the main driver behind PV testing is the pressing need to secure revenues for 20-25 years. The application of PV testing ranges from inline production testing, to limited batch testing of finished products, to certification …

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