Module Performance For Owners
We are a world-class provider of advanced testing services essential for optimizing PV module performance.
Extended Reliability, Mechanical, and Hail
Estimate long-term degradation rates and identify hail and wind module failure risk in support of module procurement and project bankability.
Extended Reliability
- Standardized tests to benchmark the quality of solar panels and estimate long-term degradation rates. Tests include: thermal, mechanical, humidity, PID, UVID, LeTID
- Often required by financial institutions
Hail and Mechanical Strength Validation
- Stress modules to failure using hail cannon and mechanical load testing
- Compare resilience of module technologies
- Validate resilience of project tracker/module design
Batch QA and Physical Twin
Verify project-specific module performance; provide reference modules and PAN files for modeling; and identify premature degradation.
Batch QA Testing Package
- Flashing of modules to verify specification (nameplate)
- PAN file generation for PVSyst plant energy yield simulations
- Reference modules coupled with Eclipse for lowest uncertainty performance monitoring
- Short-term reliability test flows to capture 98% of premature degradation including UVID
- Control module storage for warranty claims and ongoing degradation testing
- Options for hail resilience and outdoor (physical twin)
Physical Twin Testing
- Quarterly program to verify fielded module degradation rates in outdoor test yard
- Compare outdoor performance to simulation models
- Lower uncertainty than on-site plant testing
DC Health Checks
Onsite field services and module instrumentation to distinguish causes of plant underperformance.
Capacity Test Support
- Testing performed during plant turnover to identify causes of plant underperformance
Onsite Field Testing
- IV curve tracing and analysis
- IR imaging
- String failure identification
- Manual electrical testing
- Soiling testing
Instrumentation
- String monitoring
- Module monitoring
Interested in PV Test Lab Services?
Connect with our experts today to learn how we can support the performance and reliability of your PV modules. Call us at 505-998-0100 or email us info@cfvlabs.com to get started!
