As the solar industry pushes for ever-lower costs, larger module sizes and greater energy output, the structural integrity and long-term performance of modules have become critically compromised.

Solar manufacturers are facing rising cost pressure as silver paste now accounts for up to 30% of total cell production costs. OPIS analyst Hanwei Wu tells pv magazine that module producers currently ...

Preventing damage from extreme weather conditions such as hail has become a key objective for PV manufacturers. Image: Nextracker. The frequency and intensity of hailstorms are projected to rise ...