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Beyond the Hail Stamp: New "Resiliency Curve" Test Revolutionizes Solar Panel Safety Ratings
For years, the solar industry has relied on a simplistic pass/fail hail test—often the UL 61730 standard which fires a 1-inch ice ball at 52 mph at a few specific points on a panel. While better than nothing, this binary test has left developers, insurers, and manufacturers in the dark about a crucial question: How much hail can a panel actually withstand before it breaks?
Conquering the Dunes: JA Solar Launches DesertBlue, a 650W TOPCon Module Built for Harsh Environments
The next frontier of large-scale solar deployment lies in the world's arid and desert regions. These areas offer abundant sunlight and vast tracts of land but present a brutal set of challenges for photovoltaic modules. Addressing this head-on, JA Solar has launched DesertBlue, a purpose-built, high-power TOPCon module series engineered to thrive where conventional panels would falter.
Solar Innovation Breakthroughs: Japan’s Lightweight Rooftop Panels and Power-Generating Windows
The future of solar energy is getting lighter, smarter, and more versatile—and Japan is leading the charge. Two cutting-edge pilot projects are set to transform how we integrate solar power into urban environments: ultra-lightweight panels for weak rooftops and transparent, electricity-generating windows.
