PVEL Reveals Top Performing Manufacturers in 2022 PV Module Reliability Scorecard

PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), the leading independent test lab for the downstream solar and energy storage industry and member of the Kiwa Group,  published its 2022 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, which names 122 model types of PV modules from 25 manufacturers as Top Performers in PVEL's testing.

Now in its 8^th Edition, the Scorecard provides actionable insights for PV module procurement based on data from PVEL's lab and field testing. It summarizes results from the PV Module Product Qualification Program (PQP), a comprehensive testing regime established by PVEL in 2012 to provide empirical data for PV module benchmarking and project-level energy yield and financial models.

"The 2022 PV Module Reliability Scorecard is a testament to the resilience of an industry that is relentlessly pursuing the deployment of reliable solar power – no matter what obstacles arise. We know that the world is counting on us for the transition to clean energy," said Jenya Meydbray, PVEL CEO. "At PVEL, we create the data that matters for a greener future, and we're pleased to report that results have improved across many of our tests."

"Solar power offers one of the world's cheapest forms of energy generation, and global investment in this industry continues to grow," said Luca Votta, Global Business Sector Leader Renewable Energy at Kiwa Group. "As an increasing number of countries turn to solar, leveraging PVEL's testing expertise helps developers and asset owners make smart buying choices and protect their investments for the long-term."  

"Manufacturers overcame significant challenges in the last year, and compared to previous Scorcards, the 2022 results show that module technology is improving overall," noted Tristan Erion-Lorico, VP of Sales and Marketing at PVEL. "PVEL's Scorecard showcases impressive examples of product performance and reliability across our rigorous testing program, allowing buyers to easily identify high-quality modules."

Participation in PVEL's PQP and Scorecard is voluntary for manufacturers and only top-performing module model types are named in the Scorecard. To date, PVEL has tested over 500 BOMs from more than 50 manufacturers for the PV Module PQP.