“Four years ago, that was at 50% and it’s steadily increased since,” said Tristan Erion-Lorico. Image: Kiwa PVEL. A total of 83% of module manufacturers have had at least one test failure in ...

Modules should be tested under extended mechanical load scenarios, simulating real-world wind, snow, and mounting conditions. A broader set of test methods, such non-uniform loading, is also being ...

According to Sierra Space, the latest results offered a 33 percent margin over a full-scale LIFE module’s certification standard, nearly 20 percent better than the previous test design.