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High defect rates drag down solar performance and yield, report finds
Original: High defect rates drag down solar performance and yield, finds report
A new report highlighted by pv magazine USA finds that high defect rates in solar panels are reducing energy performance and yield. The findings point to quality problems in photovoltaic modules undermining expected output, a concern for project developers, investors and operators relying on predictable generation. Details on which manufacturers or technologies are most affected have not yet been widely reported.
Why now: Quality and reliability concerns directly affect returns on solar investments, making the report's findings newsworthy for the energy industry.
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