Beyond ticking the boxes - PV Quality Assurance Certification and Standardisation needs

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Recording from Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | Solar Quality Summit | Language: English | Duration: 61:13 .

Quality assurance certifications aren't just about ticking boxes; it ensures safety and reliability in PV modules, safeguarding both manufacturers and end-users alike. Gain insights on the different quality assurance certifications, and explore the need for standardisation and the appropriate forms that such standardization may take.

Asset Owner/Investor

Erik Lohse
Team Leader Quality Management
Enerparc

Service Provider

Victoria Devesa
Senior Manager Product Management & Tech Sales
Canadian Solar MSS Iberia, S.L.

Speakers

Ralph Gottschalg
Co-Director
Fraunhofer CSP

Thomas Sauer
CEO
TEXXECURE

Jörg Althaus
Director Engineering and QA Services
Clean Energy Associates

Ingrid Hädrich
Head of Group ''Degradation Analysis and Modelling"
Fraunhofer ISE

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