The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) released its 2023 PV Module Index report, evaluating the reliability, quality, and performance of solar panels. Solar modules are put through a variety of ...

The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) has released its 2025 PV Module Index, assessing solar module reliability, quality, and performance across industry benchmarks. The report highlights ...

Lab-tested solar module performance has improved over the last year, according to data from US-based technical advisory firm Renewable Energy Test Centre (RETC). In its 2025 PV Module Index Report, ...

FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VDE Americas and RETC, part of the VDE Group, today introduced the Hail Resiliency Curve (HRC) Test, a groundbreaking test protocol designed to evaluate solar panel ...

The global solar boom has introduced a new urgency around asset durability, performance, and risk. As utility-scale solar farms become more common, so do the invisible defects that compromise ...

“We believe our updated guidance will be instrumental in advancing the solar industry,” said Terry Jester, managing director for North America at Kiwa PI Berlin. Image: Kiwa PVEL. The Kiwa Group has ...

The US-based developer of copper indium gallium selenide thin-film PV products said its modules will be tested without modifications by companies developing marine PV and power beaming applications.

A new silicon carbide (SiC) module built around 1,200 V MOSFETs targets demanding applications requiring bidirectional power flow or a broader range of control. That includes solar inverters as well ...

Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) on Wednesday opened a state-of-the-art Solar Panel Testing Laboratory at its headquarters aimed at strengthening country's renewable energy sector ...

Clean, renewable energy sources like solar are beginning to replace dirty, polluting energy sources like gas and oil. However, one issue with solar that needs to be addressed as it continues to expand ...