pv magazine Webinar | How to make the right inspection decisions for solar assets: from the factory to the field

Each PV plant has its own specific needs and in this pv magazine Webinar, we’ll learn how to choose the right inspection method for the job.

Jörg Althaus of Intertek CEA and Andreas Fladung of AePVI will explore how modern inspection technologies and strategies, including advanced EL testing and AI-powered analytics, are helping bridge the gap between manufacturing quality control and real-world field performance.

Attendees will learn the questions developers, EPCs and investors should be asking before deploying EL testing and other inspection methods at their PV plant.

The interactive discussion will also explore why visibility of module quality is frequently lost after shipment, how inspection strategies are evolving across commissioning and operations, and how to align inspection methods with actual business risk. Our experts will discuss practical lessons from the field and how asset owners, developers, and EPCs can think more strategically about long-term asset value.

Webinar content

• Selecting the right inspection method
• Use cases for EL inspection
• Factory vs. Field EL: why comparison matters
• When to use a drone
• AI-based defect detection
• Common market misconceptions
• Real-world case studies
• Q&A

What you’ll learn

• The right questions to ask before commissioning an inspection
• Practical frameworks for inspections
• What different technologies can (and can’t) detect
• How a factory-to-field approach can improve quality assurance
• How to generate inspection data that stands up to external scrutiny

Questions can be submitted beforehand in the comments window when registering or in the chat during the live webinar.

The webinar will be moderated by Matthew Lynas, editor at pv magazine.

Registration for this webinar is free of charge.