On the small side

A study by German research institute Fraunhofer ISE has revealed a troubling trend. Data shows that modules are increasingly attributed higher power ratings than they actually have. Though the percentages are incremental, it all
adds up.

Issue 10 – 2024 | Further upstream

Modules are measured in the factory using a solar simulator, also known as a flasher.

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