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A Brief History Of The Seiko Astron GPS Solar — Including Some Of The Best Models Made So Far

Time from space. The light-powered Astron GPS Solar, which Seiko launched 14 years ago — this article is indeed a brief history of the Seiko Astron Solar GPS, not the groundbreaking Astron from 1969 — ...
pv magazine Australia

New method detects low-energy fractures in PV modules

Researchers have developed a daylight electroluminescence imaging method that enables detection of low-energy glass cracks in ...
pv magazine International

How to detect low-energy fractures in PV modules

Researchers developed a daylight electroluminescence imaging method that enables detection of low-energy glass cracks in PV ...
New Atlas

Perovskite solar cells are the 'impure' bad boys of next-gen photovoltaics

“Purity” is one of the many myths of perfection, suggesting that absolute conformity is the only way to produce supreme value. Just as that claim is false for human populations, new research in ...
IEEE

Defect Identification in Photovoltaic Modules Using Infrared Thermal Imaging and Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

Abstract: With the vigorous development of solar PV industry, it is very important to ensure the stable operation of PV (photovoltaic) modules. The purpose of this article is to study an efficient and ...
PV Tech

PV project power loss doubled in last five years – Raptor Maps

The firm identified three main factors behind the increase: mechanical complexity of projects, labour availability and manufacturing quality. Image: Raptor Maps. Power loss at solar PV projects has ...
IEEE

Solar Panel Defect Detection Using Deep Learning to Enhance Photovoltaic System Reliability

Abstract: This research aims to provide an automated and intelligent system for flaw identification to enhance the dependability and operating efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) panels. The main goal is ...
pv magazine International

Korean scientists build mini perovskite solar module with 22.56% efficiency

GIST researchers have developed a perovskite mini-module with 22.56% efficiency by improving the SnO₂ electron transport layer with PEI, reducing defects and electron loss. The module retained 94% of ...
PV Tech

‘Clear and concerning’ rise in PV module defects – Kiwa PI Berlin

Kiwa PI Berlin’s quality assurance auditing of module production facilities has revealed rising quality deficiencies. Image: Kiwa PI Berlin PV module defects are increasing as manufacturers struggle ...
Electrek

Tesla launches US-made solar panel, a rare sign of life for its solar business

Tesla has updated its online configurator with a new solar panel heavily emphasizing its US manufacturing at Gigafactory New York. It’s a surprising new product launch for a business that Tesla has ...
Reuters

India urges caution on lending for new solar module capacity as oversupply looms, ministry letter shows

NEW DELHI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - India's clean energy ministry has urged banks and other lenders to be cautious in financing new solar photovoltaic module manufacturing capacity, highlighting the ...