Greentech Lead America: Suniva, a solar PV module
manufacturer, has received the highest level of certification as PID-free under
a stringent new Potential Induced Degradation (PID) testing program created by
PV Evolution Labs (PVEL).
The PID
Certification program aims to provide manufacturers and project
investors with detailed intelligence about how PV products withstand a common
cause of performance degradation and module failure.
“Suniva’s PVEL PID certification is a testament to the
quality and reliability we build into our high powered cells and modules,
assuring our customers of consistent power output,” said Jon O’Neill, Senior
Module Engineer at Suniva.
The Suniva
module performed far better than the allowable degradation limit when
exposed to high system voltages (positive and negative 1kV) under harsh
environmental conditions (85˚C at 85 percent relative humidity) for 600 hours.
“We simulate system voltage stresses that an
installed module endures and evaluate both positive and negative grounding
effects so manufacturers and power plant owners can have confidence the modules
are being deployed in appropriate system configurations,” “Through our
innovative new testing programs we strive to increase PV quality standards
within the industry and mitigate technology risk for project investors,” said
Jenya Meydbray, co-founder and CEO of PVEL.
Suniva signs distribution agreement with Soligent
Suniva recently entered into a new distribution agreement
with Soligent, a solar energy equipment distributor in the Americas. The new
partnership with Soligent will enable Suniva to provide small to
mid-tier Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms and local
residential installers access to high-quality, high power affordable modules
from a US company.
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