Kiwa PVEL

The leading solar module reliability and performance testing lab

For over a decade, Kiwa PVEL has provided a suite of technical services for mitigating risk, optimizing financing and improving PV system performance around the world.

Kiwa PVEL is the independent lab of the downstream solar industry.

Our bankability testing replaces assumptions about PV module performance with quantifiable metrics, and connects manufacturers with a global network of downstream, module purchasing, companies.

Industry Leader

We have tested more than 600 different PV module types from over 75 manufacturers.

Global Reach

Our 400+ downstream partners are located worldwide and represent many GWs of annual buying power.

Innovative

We pioneered extended reliability and performance testing for the downstream market.

Market-Driven

We continuously refine our test programs as technology advances and market needs evolve.

PV Module Reliability Scorecard

For the past decade, Kiwa PVEL’s annual Scorecard showcases manufacturers that produce PV modules with noteworthy results in our independent testing, and has been a vital resource for solar professionals worldwide.

We test products from a broad range of manufacturers.
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Kiwa Group solar services

Kiwa offers a comprehensive portfolio worldwide with full impartial testing, inspection and certification services. Starting from upstream component certification all the way through impartial due diligences, in-line inspections, pre-shipment inspections, sampling lab testing and final inspection before and after commissioning. We can therefore help manufacturers to obtain approvals for numerous markets.  Find out what we can do for you.