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Next-generation solar modules could degrade faster than expected, new UNSW research warns

April 9, 2026
Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have developed the world's first comprehensive map of ultraviolet (UV) radiation for solar modules.
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UNSW scientists demand enhanced UV testing protocols as TOPCon cells show unexpected vulnerability patterns

January 30, 2026
In an interview with PV Tech Premium, two UNSW researchers emphasise the need for enhanced UV testing for TOPCon solar cells.
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