This webinar explores how independent reliability testing from Kiwa PVEL reveals performance differences between solar modules and how that data can support smarter procurement and risk management decisions in solar projects.
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Testing data from Kiwa PVEL highlights how variations in bills of materials lead to significant performance gaps between solar products.
In this webinar, we will identify major differences in module performance. Kiwa PVEL evaluates hundreds of distinct bills of materials through a laboratory suite known as the Product Qualification Program. Data from the 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard provides a technical basis for smart procurement decisions and technology selection.
The session will focus on the most prevalent causes of module failure, including breakage, delamination, and Ultraviolet-Induced Degradation. Participants will review current performance trends across different technologies to identify industry-wide shifts. Analyzing these results provides specific advantages for project stakeholders who need to manage energy yield and long-term value.
A segment of the discussion provides an overview of Top Performer manufacturers and models based on recent laboratory findings. Practical guidance will show how to integrate independent test data into a broader procurement strategy.
pv magazine Webinar content:
- Discover the latest insights on prevalent reliability topics including module breakage, delamination, and UVID.
- Analyze current module reliability and performance trends across different technologies.
- Review an overview of Top Performer manufacturers and models.
- Apply practical guidance on integrating independent test data into procurement strategies to help derisk solar projects.
- Q&A
Audience questions can be submitted beforehand or through the comments window during the webinar. This webinar will be moderated by Ryan Kennedy, Senior Editor, and Ben Zientara, Associate Editor at pv magazine.
Registration for this pv magazine Webinar is free of charge.
Speakers
Tristan Erion-Lorico | Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Kiwa PVEL
Tristan brings almost 20 years of solar and electrical industry experience to Kiwa PVEL. As VP of Sales and Marketing, he oversees Kiwa PVEL’s commercial activities and collaborates with PV module buyers, investors, research institutions and manufacturers to develop innovative performance and reliability test programs for product qualification.
Moderators
Ryan Kennedy | Editor, pv magazine USA
Ryan joined pv magazine in 2021, bringing experience from a top residential solar installer, and a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. He holds a degree in Management with a certification in Sustainable Business Practices from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is currently pursuing a Master of Energy and Environmental Management degree at the University of Connecticut.
Ben Zientara | Associate Editor, pv magazine
Ben Zientara is the Associate Editor of pv magazine USA. He previously worked as a solar industry and policy analyst since 2014, writing for a broad audience of homeowners, policymakers, and solar companies. He is also the founder of Watt-Hour Media.
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