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Using data to enhance safety and performance

George Touloupas, senior director for technology and quality at Clean Energy Associates (CEA), reviews the quality assurance (QA) activity and methodologies used to ensure PV performance and emphasizes the importance of data-driven approaches and continuous monitoring.

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pv magazine

03 Dec 2024

Electroluminescence imaging prior to shipment revealed cold soldering, grid breaks, and cell microcracks as the most common issues in PV modules. | Photo: CEA

Quality assurance in solar module production involves a series of technical consulting and inspection activities designed to ensure that modules meet the required standards before they are installed.The main QA activities are CEA’s golden standard, factory audits, inline production monitoring, pre-shipment inspection, container-loading monitoring, and batch testing.The golden standard involves all technical, quality, and inspection …

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