Simon Prüller Digital UID for PV Modules – Why Traceability Is the Key Against Illegal E-Waste A Global Problem: E-Waste in Landfills The mountain of electronic waste (e-waste) is growing rapidly worldwide – including an increasing number of decommissioned PV modules. Far too often, however, th... May 26, 2025
Simon Prüller Photovoltaics Explained Simply – Basics, Structure & Potential of Solar Energy The Potential of Solar Energy Every day, the sun delivers an unimaginable amount of energy to Earth – in the form of electromagnetic radiation. This energy source is renewable, globally available, and... May 26, 2025
Simon Prüller Visual Inspection of PV Modules – The First Look with AI Support What Is a Visual Inspection? Visual inspection is one of the most fundamental yet most important testing methods for photovoltaic modules – whether in production, in the field, or as part of second-li... May 26, 2025
Simon Prüller Wet Leakage Test – Electrical Safety Tested Under Water What Is the Wet Leakage Test? The Wet Leakage Test is a standardized test for the electrical safety of PV modules under moisture exposure . The module is tested in a water bath or under simulated wet ... May 26, 2025
Simon Prüller UV Fluorescence Testing of PV Modules – Making Aging Visible What Is UV Fluorescence Testing? UV fluorescence testing (also known as UV-FLU test ) is an optical method for analyzing the aging of PV modules. It exploits the phenomenon that certain plastics – par... May 26, 2025
Simon Prüller Flash Test for PV Modules – The Performance Test in Milliseconds What Is a Flash Test? The flash test is one of the most important performance tests for PV modules. It simulates solar irradiation under Standard Test Conditions (STC) in a fraction of a second – prov... May 26, 2025
Simon Prüller Electroluminescence Testing of PV Modules – Making Microcracks Visible What Is Electroluminescence Testing? Electroluminescence testing (EL test) is an imaging method that makes invisible defects in solar cells visible . Similar to an X-ray in medicine, the EL test revea... May 26, 2025
Simon Prüller Repowering & Revamping of PV Systems – Opportunity or Challenge? Why Repowering Is Becoming Increasingly Important Thousands of PV systems across Europe have been connected to the grid for 15 to 25 years – reaching a point where performance, technology, and economi... May 26, 2025
Simon Prüller Why Reuse of PV Modules Is the Key to Sustainable Solar Energy Solar energy is booming – over 4 billion photovoltaic (PV) modules have already been installed worldwide, with millions more added every day. But with this rapid expansion comes the question of how we... Nov 17, 2024
