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About the Episode:

Tristan Erion-Lorico, VP of Sales and Marketing at PV Evolution Labs (PVEL), boasts over 15 years of experience in the solar and electrical industry. He leads the development of innovative performance and reliability test programs for PV products at PVEL. The company's annual PV Module Reliability Scorecard, a benchmark for manufacturing standards, has become a must for manufacturers wishing to enter into the competitive US solar market. This episode dives into PVEL's rigorous testing process, the role of the Scorecard, and insights into what the data tells us as buyers about both the evolution of the technology and the importance of reliability testing. Listeners will learn about emerging technologies, like n-type Topcon, strategies to reduce high failure rates, India's rise in solar manufacturing, and upcoming industry trends, including manufacturing volumes and top performers!

Helpful RESOURCES:

Find Tristan Erion-Lorico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terionlorico/

PV Evolution Labs Website: https://www.pvel.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/pv-evolution-labs/

https://scorecard.pvel.com/ 

https://scorecard.pvel.com/top-performers

Key Learnings:

1. Knowing the PV Module Reliability Scorecard's Value: The PV Module Reliability Scorecard by PVEL is an essential tool in the industry. It offers a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation of PV technologies, enabling manufacturers, installers, and buyers to make informed decisions about product quality and performance.
2. Reducing Failure Rates: There are straightforward strategies that manufacturers can employ to reduce high failure rates in PV modules, contributing to improved reliability and longevity of solar installations.
3. Understanding Industry Trends: The volume of PV module manufacturing has increased significantly in recent years. Understand where advancements are being made and which provide the most advantageous results (in various circumstances).
4. Discovering Lesser-Known Quality Manufacturers: The Scorecard brings visibility and recognition to manufacturers who may not be well-known but are providing high-quality products, thus creating greater granularity in selection criteria, and a more competitive and diversified market.

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