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Kiwa PVEL has rolled out updates to its module testing programme, with two changes affecting Static Mechanical Load (SML) and hail testing.

PV Talk: Paul Gebhardt of Fraunhofer ISE discusses reliability issues facing advanced PV modules, an issue which isn't going anywhere.

Module quality issues, such as glass breakage, UVID and delamination, featured heavily in the discussions at PV ModuleTech Europe this week.

VDE Americas' David Devir looks at the origins of the supersized PV glass problem and considers how the industry can return to reliability.

Caelux has finished the first sale of its perovskite glass, which will be paired with a silicon module developed by a 'reputable manufacturer'.

Almaden has announced plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Arab Emirates, via its existing subsidiary Almaden (MENA).

PV Tech Premium spoke to Borosil's Pradeep Kheruka about glass import numbers and how a communication error may have impacted media reports.

Larger and thinner PV modules has contributed to increase breakages, although there is no single contributing factor, according to NREL.

Solar glass manufacturer Borosil Renewables has acquired a 86% stake in European peer Interfloat Group expanding its customer base in Europe.

Solar glass provider Xinyi Solar has issued a profit warning after the price of solar glass fell and the price of key components and energy inputs rose.