What do new factories and technologies mean for PV module quality, reliability and performance? How can developers, asset owners and investors avoid the high cost of failure when they invest in new products from new factories?
During this one-hour TechTalk webinar, Tara Doyle and Tristan Erion-Lorico of PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) and Armando Solis of Lightsource bp joined for a lively discussion of these issues during the official launch of PVEL’s PV Module Reliability Scorecard, now in its 7th edition.
Knowing which module suppliers are in control of in-house production is a key issue when looking at quality control and field reliability. During the webinar, creator of the PV ModuleTech Bankability Ratings analysis - Finlay Colville - will report on the latest rankings analysis of global PV module suppliers, focusing on which companies are making their own wafers and cells, and which are dependent on third-party outsourcing.
Also, during this webinar, Frédéric Dross - Vice President, Strategic Development at STS - will explain the processes and documentation that manufacturers and importers should be adopting, to be able to demonstrate the provenance of their products, as well as covering general principles that stakeholders should be implementing in order to provide transparency on their supply chain. STS recently co-authored the Solar Supply Chain Traceability Protocol, which was published in April 2021.
In this 30-minute conversation, Talesun Solar provided an insight into the company’s latest mono-PERC module series for utility scale projects. Available in both monofacial ‘Bistar’ and bifacial ‘Bipro’ formats, using 182mm half-cut cells in 144 and 156 cell configurations, they provide up to 590Wp performance with module efficiencies up to 21.2%.
From residential to utility-scale solar plants, including commercial and building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV), solar installations must meet the growing demand for high-efficiency, allied to ease of installation and high levels of system safety. Regardless of the type of installation, the demand for keeping life-time maintenance costs to a minimum also remains a key priority.
This 30-minute webinar discussed the ongoing developments in improved safety and reduced installation times for PV Modules and components in a variety of PV Power Plant installations.
During this one-hour TechTalk webinar, Nextracker, RES and Fichtner discussed the rapid adoption of large-format modules, especially with the potential for offering some of the most significant cost cutting innovations in the history of the solar energy industry.
Catch-up on demand to gain insights on how to fully realize the benefits of large-format modules from the perspectives of an independent engineer, developer and tracker company.
With the recently realigned TrinaTracker business unit, Trina Solar partnered with PV Tech on the global launch of its ‘AGILE’ (1P) single-axis (dual-row) tracker system, which brings together the latest developments in tracker design, components and software solutions.
DNV also presented on the key requirements to ensure the bankability of the new generation of tracker systems.
SiliconPV 2021 will take place as a virtual event and cover the latest trends and results in advanced technologies, materials and concepts for crystalline Si solar cells and modules, such as research on cell architectures including tandem cells, cell processes, modules, measurement, and simulation techniques. The program will be close to the well-known form of the on-site conferences of the last years, with high-level scientific talks, poster sessions, question and answer rounds and lively discussions, a sponsor area and many opportunities for social exchange between all PV experts from science and industry. The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) will host the event.
In 2021, the UK solar industry is forecast to hit the GW-level, driven by strong growth across residential, commercial rooftop and ground-mounted sites.
This free-to-attend webinar, delivered by the oracle of the UK solar industry, Dr. Finlay Colville, will look at the market dynamics and key stakeholders across each market segment.
Everything is pointing now at the PV industry shipping 190 GW of modules in 2021, but which technologies and producers are going to dominate this? Already this year, some module suppliers are struggling with technology choices made a few years back.
This webinar will feature a 40-minute presentation from Dr. Finlay Colville, PV-Tech's Head of Research, on what is really happening in the PV industry today and what can be expected over the course of 2021
Intersolar North America and Energy Storage North America “Come Together” for the first time in Long Beach, CA—connecting installers, developers, utilities, technology providers, policy makers, and key stakeholders from around the world to advance the clean energy future. With best-in-class conference programming, integrated exhibits and pavilions, and the live Solar Games installer competition, #isnaesna21 will showcase the industry trends, innovative solutions, and emerging talent transforming the solar, energy storage, and e-mobility markets. Register today to redeem our exclusive offer for PV Tech readers—free expo hall or 20% off full conference pass.
