Building with bankability in mind: why quality assurance is now core to solar PV development
The biggest benefit of quality assurance is that it addresses problems before they become expensive, writes Glenn Davis of Kiwa PI Berlin.
Kiwa PI Berlin in the News
Kiwa PI Berlin's team is regularly covered in the solar industry’s leading media outlets. Throughout the year, we attend and speak at in-person events and present on digital webinars.
See more about our upcoming and past events and press coverage below.
Kiwa PI Berlin: Expect Rise In Solar PV Module Defects In 2026
Kiwa PI Berlin warns of higher defect rates as new factories ramp up under cost and policy pressures.
Kiwa report shows US panel manufacturers are making critical quality mistakes
Kiwa PI Berlin released its latest report reviewing the quality of solar panel manufacturers, noting that new production regions (especially the United States) report higher manufacturing mistakes.
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.
Bridging contracting and factory quality controls in BESS projects
Jon Begona Alvarez and Beñat Murua Ugartemendia from Kiwa PI Berlin on why quality assurance is the foundation of long-term success, from solar PV to battery storage.
Navigating the challenges of TOPCon: insights from the frontline
With quality and durability issues in technologies such as TOPCon a real risk, module buyers should push manufacturers as hard as possible on quality, says Kiwa PI Berlin’s Steven Xuereb.
Inside the race to PV cell quality and compliance
Kiwa PI Berlin’s factory audit data reveals four critical categories of cell manufacturing risks. Chart: Kiwa PI Berlin.
Defect Rates in Indian Solar Modules Among the Highest Globally Report
India, Laos and the U.S. are among the countries with the highest solar module defect rates, exceeding 8%, due to the rapid expansion of manufacturing capacity, which likely introduced challenges related to quality control, operational stability, and workforce training, according to Kiwa PI Berlin's The 2025 PV Module Manufacturing Quality Report.
Kiwa PI Berlin’s Perspective: Comprehensive Quality Assurance
Outsourced quality assurance: Kiwa PI Berlin, a 3rd party service provider, offers a comprehensive module manufacturing quality assurance framework for module buyers.
Keeping Modules Reliable Despite Pricing Pressure: TaiyangNews Reliable PV Module Design 2024 Conference Day 1
In conversation with TaiyangNews’ Shravan Chunduri, the panel comprised JA Solar’s Ignacio Espinosa, Endurans’ Imco Goudswaard, Kiwa PI Berlin’s Steven Xuereb, and Kiwa PVEL’s Tristan Erion-Lorico.
Sunrise brief: How protectionism could undermine the revival of U.S. solar manufacturing
New solar panels for U.S. market on exhibit at RE+ Highlighting new solar panels on display at the annual RE+ conference in California, one of the nation’s largest clean energy events.
Enhancing Solar Quality: Key Insights and Recommendations from Kiwa
Energy transition is being prioritised by economies around the world as a crucial step toward achieving net-zero targets. Among renewable energy sources, solar power is leading the charge and defining this new era of sustainable development.
PVEL, PI Berlin publish recommended pass/fail metrics for PV module testing
“We believe our updated guidance will be instrumental in advancing the solar industry,” said Terry Jester, managing director for North America at Kiwa PI Berlin.
Kiwa PVEL, Kiwa PI Berlin outline best practices for PV module quality
Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin have published a white paper that uses recent module testing and in-factory data to guide the best use of testing and inspection metrics. The paper aims to ensure that solar modules meet acceptable quality standards.
Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin Release White Paper Defining PV Module Quality Requirements
NAPA, Calif., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwa, a world leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, is proud to announce the release of a new white paper developed as a collaboration between solar business groups Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin. This white paper introduces a comprehensive set of new photovoltaic (PV) module quality requirements aimed at enhancing the reliability and performance of solar sites worldwide.
Kiwa Announces Integration of Key Solar Businesses
RIJSWIJK, Netherlands, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ -- Today the Kiwa Group announces the official integration of Kiwa's previously acquired member solar companies PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), PI Berlin, and Extel Energy together under one brand. Kiwa, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, had previously acquired each of the individual member companies as part of their commitment to address the needs of the worldwide renewable energy market.
