George Touloupas, senior director for technology and quality at Clean Energy Associates (CEA), reviews the quality assurance (QA) activity and methodologies used to ensure PV performance and emphasizes the importance of data-driven approaches and continuous monitoring.
Electroluminescence imaging prior to shipment revealed cold soldering, grid breaks, and cell microcracks as the most common issues in PV modules.
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