Recording of Wednesday, September 02, 2026 | Intersolar Middle East Conference 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 18:29 .
The discussion emphasizes the importance of resilience in designing solar modules, focusing on their durability and performance in extreme conditions. It outlines the significance of robust manufacturing practices, including methods to avoid component failure, such as addressing temperature cycling, electric leakage, and connection fatigue. Various environmental conditions, including high humidity and potential-induced degradation (PID), can adversely affect solar module efficiency and longevity. The text highlights advanced testing standards, such as the Swiss VKF system, which rigorously assesses modules against hail impact, ensuring they can withstand real-world challenges. The commitment to quality manufacturing is underscored by offering long guarantees, such as a 40-year warranty, reflecting confidence in product performance. Overall, both technological innovation and stringent quality control are crucial for ensuring solar modules maintain their efficiency and reliability over decades.
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Speaker
Michael Heilig
CEO
SwissWatt One AG
Switzerland
Explore the latest advancements revolutionizing photovoltaic production. This session examines high-efficiency cell designs, next-generation materials, and automated manufacturing innovations that reduce costs and scale deployment. Gain insights into how technological progress is enhancing reliability, sustainability, and competitiveness in the rapidly evolving global solar energy market.
Further Talks of this session:
Speaker
Dr. Puzant Baliozian
Sector Group Leader Photovoltaics Equipment
Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association (VDMA)
Germany
Speaker
Vishwanathan Iyer
Managing Director - India and West Asia
Caelux Corporation
CA
Speaker
Dr. Lili Wang
Executive Director, Renewable Energy
Technology Innovation Institute
UAE
Speaker
Rizwan Razaq
Director MEA
ATMOCE
UAE