Energy Storage News: BESS safety issues become all too visible when it’s already too late, but a considered approach through the full lifecycle can mitigate these and many other risks, writes Sunny Rai from Intertek.

Over the past nine years, Intertek CEA has conducted more than 80,000 quality inspections in over 340 PV module factories. This report summarizes our 2025 data, which reveals rising soldering defect rates and emerging reliability risks as the industry shifts toward n-type products.

George Touloupas and Huatian Xu of Intertek CEA analyze the January 2026 results from the pv magazine test outdoor installations in Yinchuan, China, and Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

George Touloupas and Huatian Xu of Intertek CEA analyze the performance of 10 PV module samples installed at the Yinchuan, China test field, which had been operating for nearly a year by December 2025. Their study examines how different degradation mechanisms affect long-term module performance and influence energy yield over time.

North American Clean Energy: In this article, Huatian Xu, the company’s Director of Technology and Quality, argues that higher-wattage PV modules can increase BOS costs by creating added electrical, mechanical, and shipping constraints. He says G12R offers a better balance of output and system compatibility, with fewer downstream tradeoffs.

The quarterly published PV STPR covers global and regional supply chain analysis, technology trends, and regional policy analysis.

The PV Price Forecasting Report provides independent market intelligence on changes in global supply chains and accurate forecasts for supply price scenarios based on technologies, materials, manufacturing regions and target markets, as well as supply and demand forecasts and analysis.

George Touloupas, Vice President of ESG and New Services at Intertek CEA, and Huatian Xu, Director of Technology and Quality, analyze the November-December 2025 results from the pv magazine test outdoor installations in Yinchuan, China, and Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

pv magazine: Scott Azevedo from Intertek CEA examines the growing challenge of how PV modules are handled at end of life and argues that by asking tougher questions, scrutinizing recycling practices, and directing volume to responsible recyclers, the solar industry can strengthen its long-term sustainability.

Intertek acquires industry-leading PV inspection provider AePVI. This high-speed technology acquisition will enable Intertek CEA to deliver superior customer service, increase productivity and enhance capacity 

In this pv magazine Week Europe webinar, experts from Intertek CEA and AePVI explore how developers, EPCS and investors can implement a testing and inspection program that is tailored to the specific needs of their PV plant.

Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions are reshaping tax credit risk for U.S. solar buyers by targeting both supply chains and company ownership. This report helps buyers interpret the rules as written, assess supplier risk, and document compliance that will stand up to future review.

The quarterly Energy Storage STPR delivers global and regional supply chain analysis, technology trends, and policy insights, and this quarter focuses on cell product roadmaps toward larger form-factor cells and the emerging role of alternative technologies for UPS applications in the expanding data center market.

The ESS Price Forecasting Report provides an in-depth five-year forecast for the price of a DC battery container, including battery cells, modules, racking, and additional balance of system needed for a containerized battery system.

The PV SMIP provides a comprehensive and unbiased analysis of the top PV module manufacturers in the world. It offers detailed insights into capacities, technology, and efficiency roadmaps, along with Manufacturing, Capacity, and Technology (MCT) ratings for each supplier.

The latest Energy Storage System (ESS) Supplier Market Intelligence Report includes concise and standardized analyses of major LIB cell suppliers and BESS integrators, focusing on global production capacities, product portfolios, and notable projects.

Energy Storage News: Intertek CEA’s battery energy storage expert, Aaron Marks, explains that building U.S. domestic energy storage manufacturing capacity will require more than simply limiting foreign participation.

In this Energy Storage Summit USA webinar, Intertek CEA’s experts break down the top things every buyer should do to prepare for FEOC compliance — with practical guidance you can turn into action.

In this pv magazine Week Europe webinar, Jörg Althaus, Intertek CEA’s Director of Engineering Services & Quality Assurance, provides insights into the most common quality issues impacting PV plants today and outlines strategies to mitigate these risks.