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Flashing key for bifacial value

As new cell and module concepts move into large-scale production, and efficiencies are pushed ever higher, manufacturers of flash testing equipment must innovate to ensure their tools can provide reliable measurements, and cope with ever expanding production throughput. The expansion of bifacial technology beyond niche applications in particular raises new issues for flash testing standards. pv magazine spoke with several flasher manufacturers to shed light on the latest developments in this segment.

By

Mark Hutchins

22 Nov 2018

Wavelabs emphasizes the importance of testing modules under different light conditions to simulate different installation conditions and get a better understanding of a cell’s or module’s characteristics. | Image: Wavelabs

Given the vital importance of reliable and verifiable flash test results, it remains a key stage in both cell and module production. With flash results essentially dictating how much a cell/module manufacturer can charge for its products, the results of a flash test must be trustworthy and replicable – even for new and emerging technologies.New …

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