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Breaking it down: Kiwa PVEL expands test to failure methods for assessing module breakage risk
May 14, 2026
Kiwa PVEL has rolled out updates to its module testing programme, with two changes affecting Static Mechanical Load (SML) and hail testing.
Understanding the current state of module quality – key takeaways from PVRW 2026
March 18, 2026
The latest PV Reliability Workshop highlighted why investing in PV reliability and quality is more important than ever.
VDE highlights underestimated wind speed factor in hail damage to PV assets
March 11, 2026
VDE Americas has updated its hail risk model with new wind data, claiming it will improve the accuracy of hail-damage predictions for PV projects.
New alert system offers PV operators safeguard against hail damage
September 8, 2025
Vaisala has launched a new hail alert system aimed at solar operators grappling with an increasingly costly problem for PV installations.
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