An international research team used high-resolution electroluminescence imaging to quantify type-C cracks in 100 PV modules after 11 years of operation, linking crack distribution to real-world power ...

In the second PV development, announced simultaneously, a new III-V silicon PV module has achieved an efficiency of 31.3 percent, setting a record in its class, and is based on established, ...

Scientists in Hungary found that ground-mounted PV modules at an intermediate elevation of 1.1 m achieve the highest efficiency and power output due to improved airflow and reduced cell temperature.

The average prices of polysilicon, wafers, solar cells, and modules had risen by 38.9%, 2.2%, 0.4%, and 2.3% year-to-date. Image: PV Tech The Chinese PV industry has witnessed a wave of collective ...

Figure 1. Enertis Applus+ technicians performing terrestrial nighttime EL inspection on a PV plant (left), while an aerial night-time EL inspection is being conducted using a drone (right). Image: ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

With energy prices remaining unpredictable, more UK households are exploring solar panels as a way to cut bills and reduce reliance on the grid. But once you start researching the best solar panels, ...

As manufacturing and assembly giants dictate solar panel prices from the East, a new Western Cape facility is carving out a local niche. This Paarl operation banks on rapid turnaround times and custom ...