Ranking of private photovoltaic panel testing agencies

What is a pvel PV module ranking?

Rankings are based on performance and reliability data from the PVEL PV Module Product Qualification Program, a suite of lab and field tests that inform solar procurement and investment decisions. Click through the key takeaways below.

How do we test and rank PV modules?

We use a consistent methodology for testing and ranking PV modules: the Product Qualification Program. Our process helps buyers compare products across different technologies, manufacturers and model types. Our testing goes beyond the model types of PV modules to assess unique bill of materials (BOM) combinations.

How is pvel ranked?

PVEL has its own product qualification program that they are using to rank the solar manufacturers in the world. Generally, the reliability scorecard rankings for manufacturers are solely based on the final results of the PV modules’ performance from their PQP.

How important are tiers & rankings in the solar PV industry?

In the Solar PV industry, tiers, rankings and scorecards of solar manufacturers matter a lot, particularly to solar contractors and end-consumers. Generally, these ranking lists served as primary sources for all the leading solar manufacturers in the global market.

How are solar products ranked?

Every solar manufacturer’s PV products undergo a series of lab testing and research before they were listed on the scorecard. Generally, top performers/manufacturers are determined by the final average of the results of every bill of materials (BoM) and that is under the same model type.

Where can I find a reliable tiering system for solar modules?

Fortunately, there are a few reputable third-party solar companies such as BloombergNEF Tier 1 PV Modules List, PVEL Top Performers Scoreboard, and PV Module Index Report (by RETC) that provide reliable and accurate tiering systems for solar module manufacturers.