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PV Price Forecasting Report: Australia & New Zealand (Q3 - 2026)
The PV Price Forecasting Report for Australia & New Zealand 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.
US Policy Tests PV Adaptability
pv magazine: Intertek CEA’s Dan Shreve examines how the industry is adapting its sourcing and manufacturing strategies to preserve tax benefits and limit cost increases.
INTERTEK CEA COMMUNIQUE: US Commerce Issues Anti-Stockpiling Rule
On September 22, 2026, the US Commerce Department introduced an anti-stockpiling rule covering imports of polysilicon, ingots, wafers, cells, and modules ahead of new Minimum Import Price requirements and tariffs. The rule could restrict near-term shipments and disrupt US solar supply through December 4.
The Ramp-Up Months That Decide Whether a New Solar Factory Can Deliver
PV Tech: New solar factories face elevated quality risks during ramp-up as new staff, equipment, and production pressure increase defects. Intertek CEA’s Jordan Wilson explains how early audits and production monitoring can help buyers manage these risks.
Intertek CEA Continues PV Module Testing and Monitoring
Huatian Xu explains how Intertek CEA will continue testing and monitoring PV modules independently through its own R&D program following the conclusion of the pv magazine test program earlier this year.
Section 232 Explained: What’s Next for US Solar
In this webinar, Intertek CEA's Joseph C. Johnson and Christian Roselund break down the market impacts of Section 232.
PV Supply, Technology, and Policy Report (Q2 - 2026)
The quarterly published PV STPR covers global and regional supply chain analysis, technology trends, and regional policy analysis.
PV Price Forecasting Report (Q2 - 2026)
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.
Buried Junction Box Defects
pv magazine: Claire Kearns-McCoy and Michael Scott of Intertek CEA report a rise in junction box failures across utility-scale and rooftop solar sites and explain why the only reliable window to catch these problems closes as soon as the potting compound cures.
FEOC Compliance Doesn’t End at Signing. Here’s Where It Actually Breaks Down
PV Tech: FEOC compliance can break down after contracts are signed as supplier ownership, IP licensing, or component changes affect tax-credit eligibility. Intertek CEA’s Jordan Wilson recommends ongoing monitoring, audits, bill-of-material controls, and contractual protections to manage risk through project completion.
Documenting Risk
pv magazine: PV projects increasingly face financing and execution risk from documentation gaps. Intertek CEA COO Jeffrey Burkett sees technically sound, commercially viable projects struggle to close financing because critical proof was not built up along the way.
Preventing Costly Solar Junction Box Failures From Factory to Field
Junction box failures are rising across utility-scale solar. Intertek CEA experts reveal common defects, inspection gaps, and how to prevent safety, production, and warranty risks.
PV Supplier Market Intelligence Report (Q2- 2026)
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.
INTERTEK CEA COMMUNIQUE: US FCC Issues Restrictions On Imported Connected Inverters
On July 28, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) restricted new foreign-made connected inverters unless they receive Conditional Approval. Unclear implementation could disrupt US solar and energy storage supply.
Lost Bypass Diodes in PV Modules: A Hidden Fire Risk — and How to Find It
In this article, Joerg Althaus of Intertek CEA explains why lost bypass diodes in PV modules are a hidden fire risk: they can pass standard factory and field inspections, yet create severe overheating when shading occurs.
PV Supply, Technology, and Policy Report (Q1 - 2026)
The quarterly published PV STPR covers global and regional supply chain analysis, technology trends, and regional policy analysis.
PV Price Forecasting Report (Q1 - 2026)
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.
PV Supplier Market Intelligence Report (Q1- 2026)
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.
Resisting Rust
pv magazine: Over a 30-year asset life, corrosion can escalate into a structural, electrical, and fire safety risk that raises O&M costs, weakens resilience to extreme events, and can ultimately lead to premature decommissioning or full structural replacement, as advised by Intertek CEA’s Nicholas Hudson and Ankil Sanghvi.
Navigating the FEOC Maze: Solar and Storage in a New Policy Era
In this Canary Media webinar, Intertek CEA Senior Policy Analyst Christian Roselund joins a panel of industry experts to break down how FEOC restrictions are being applied in practice, and what developers, investors, and manufacturers should be doing now.