Kiwa PVEL Launches 12th Edition of PV Module Reliability Scorecard for 2026
Kiwa PVEL Unveils 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard
Kiwa PVEL, a recognized independent laboratory specializing in the reliability and performance testing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, has recently introduced its 12th annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard. This essential resource is instrumental for solar industry stakeholders, providing valuable insights garnered from the company’s renowned Product Qualification Program (PQP). The PQP encompasses a detailed suite of reliability and performance assessments designed to evaluate solar modules under a variety of environmental and mechanical conditions.
New Insights for 2026
In this new edition, the report introduces Ultraviolet Induced Degradation (UVID) as a fresh Top Performer category. This addition complements existing categories which include Thermal Cycling (TC), Damp Heat (DH), Mechanical Stress Sequence (MSS), Hail Stress Sequence (HSS), and more. A total of 43 manufacturers have been designated as