Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 4:54 .

Exploring Solar Industry Challenges and Innovations: Insights from Quality Testing to Emerging Technologies

The session on Solar Technology 2 focuses on quality testing and accessibility for solar modules and balanced systems amidst a rapidly changing industry landscape. The solar industry is experiencing constant technological advancements, transitioning from PERC to larger modules, bifacial designs, TopCon technology, and now exploring back-contact solutions. Significant developments occurred in 2022-2023; however, by 2024 the industry anticipates stabilization with financial challenges impacting Independent Power Producers (IPPs), project developers, and module manufacturers facing overproduction issues. This situation necessitates improved efficiency across production lines while maintaining high-quality standards as errors can severely impact projects' viability through energy loss or availability problems. Steven Xuereb of Kiwa PI Berlin introduces George Touloupas from CEA who has extensive experience in technical consulting for PV projects since 2010. As Vice President of ESG at CEA since joining in 2015, he leads efforts ensuring technology advancement aligns with stringent quality benchmarks essential for sustaining successful photovoltaic ventures globally.

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Speaker

Steven Xuereb
Executive Director
Kiwa PI Berlin
Germany

Talk of session: Solar Technology II: Quality Testing & Reliability of Solar Modules & Balance of Systems

Solar companies that want to maintain their position in the market cannot compromise on the quality and reliability of their products, even in the face of today's immense price pressures. But how can high-quality, long-lasting products be guaranteed in a highly competitive business environment that demands constant innovation in product design and changes in the bill of materials to quickly reduce costs? This session will provide: Best practices for maintaining high-quality standards while innovating product design Strategies for PV product procurement ensuring long-term reliability despite continued cost pressures Discussion on quality assurance programs and benchmarks for product reliability testing, from procurement, pre-production, production to post-shipment.

Further Talks of this session:

PV Module Quality Assurance: Applying Data Analysis to Enhance Performance and Safety

Speaker

George Touloupas
Vice President, ESG and New Services
Clean Energy Associates (CEA)
USA

To Talk

Quality Testing & Reliability of Solar Modules & Balance of Systems

Speaker

Patrick Zank
Senior Battery Consultant & Business Development Manager
VDE Renewables GmbH
Germany

To Talk

TOPCon Modules Under Review: Recent Results on Stability, Reliability, and Outdoor Performance

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To Talk

Understanding the Impacts of Cell Cracks & Glass Breakage on PV Performance

Speaker

Tristan Erion-Lorico
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Kiwa PVEL
USA

To Talk

Panel Discussion: Why We Need a Holistic Approach to Address Current Quality and Reliability Pain Points in PV Systems

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To Talk