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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.
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Ryan joined pv magazine in 2021, bringing experience from a top residential solar installer and a U.S.-based inverter manufacturer. He holds a Master of Energy and Environmental Management degree at the University of Connecticut and a degree in Management with a certification in Sustainable Business Practices from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Ben Zientara is a journalist, writer, and policy analyst in the solar industry, where he has worked since 2014. Currently the Associate Editor of pv magazine USA, his written work has informed a broad variety of audiences, teaching homeowners about the state policy and incentives that enable their dreams of going solar and keeping industry professionals up to date on the latest news about solar technology, finance, legislation, and regulatory policy.
In addition to his written work, Ben has hosted informational videos for the SolarReviews online platform and addressed audiences of industry professionals at multiple NABCEP CE conferences. His solar policy analysis work has been covered by both clean energy trade publications and national media outlets like Fast Company, NPR, Politifact, and the New York Times, and is currently included in the annual Community Power Scorecard from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
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