Inspection: making the invisible visible

You manufacture products, execute projects, work according to certain processes. How do you make sure they meet the relevant quality standards, requirements and legal obligations? Inspection by Kiwa can help you reduce risks, control quality, verify quantity and meet regulatory requirements. It makes the invisible visible and help you prepare for the unexpected.

Factory Audit

Kiwa PI Berlin audits all aspects of the supply chain, product quality, manufacturing processes and management systems that may affect the safety, reliability and performance of PV modules. Kiwa PI Berlin has developed a exhaustive audit protocol based on...

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Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Mounting Structures

Kiwa PI Berlin performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of issues identified in the mounting structure, focusing on investigating and assessing any defect or condition that may compromise the safety, integrity or performance of the photovoltaic plant.

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Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Inverters

Kiwa PI Berlin performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of inverter-related issues, providing detailed findings and mitigation recommendations based on a comprehensive assessment of multiple measurable data sources. The analysis is supported by proprietary clou...

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Container Loading Check (CLC)

Container Loading Check (CLC) to verify packaging integrity and loading conditions, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications before shipment from the factory or warehouse. Kiwa PI Berlin assesses the condition of packed PV modules, including p...

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Supply Chain Traceability Assessment

Kiwa PI Berlin assesses traceability procedures and practices throughout the manufacturer's supply chain, from raw materials to finished products. Manufacturers are evaluated on their ability to track and trace materials in accordance with stringent susta...

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Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) – MV Cells

Kiwa PI Berlin will witness and supervise the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of medium-voltage (MV) switchgear cells to ensure compliance with the design, manufacturing and acceptance requirements of photovoltaic and battery energy storage systems. The ...

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Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) – Inverters

Kiwa PI Berlin will witness the pre-shipment inspection and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of the client’s central inverters. The inspection will be conducted on a sampling basis in accordance with previously agreed criteria. Random inverter samples may...

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Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) – Transformers

Kiwa PI Berlin will witness and supervise the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of transformers to verify compliance with design, manufacturing and acceptance requirements. The assessment will focus on laboratory conditions, compliance with applicable stan...

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ESG Audit Services for Responsible Businesses

Conduct a comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) audit of a selected manufacturing facility. Upon successful completion, the client will receive certification in accordance with the Kiwa SIE Sustainability Standard.

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Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)

Kiwa PI Berlin will perform a Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) of PV modules on a sampling basis prior to shipment approval. Defect rates exceeding the agreed acceptance criteria may result in additional inspections or product rejection as part of the agreed...