Global PV Manufacturing Quality Report 2026

Key risks, defect trends, and supplier performance insights from 2025 inspection data

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

This report presents the latest defect trends, key risk areas, and supplier performance insights, along with practical steps to reduce quality and long-term reliability risks across the PV supply chain.

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