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With the ever increasing concern of global warming and lower energy costs, there is a growing need for alternative energy that is both clean and affordable. Solar Energy is one alternative that uses Photovoltaic (PV) modules to generate energy. These modules are exposed to severe environmental temperature and humidity extremes throughout the life of the product.

Listed below is a general overview of common solar panel test specifications that require the use of environmental testing.

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Products & Services
Stability Chambers and Rooms
Stability chambers and stability rooms are temperature-controlled and humidity-controlled environmental units that provide stable conditions for storage and testing purposes.

Product Announcements
Thermotron Industries - Solar Panel Test Systems
Whether you're testing solar panels, grid-tied photovoltaic inverters, or photovoltaic cells and modules, Thermotron can provide a solar test system right for you. (read more)
DUNMORE Corporation - Photovoltaic Backsheets
As a manufacturer of insulation products for satellites which have to deal with very challenging environmental conditions, DUNMORE brings that same expertise to the development of laminated films... (read more)
Thermotron Industries - PV Panel Manufacturers See the Light with SE-3300
Thermotron developed a large scale test chamber solution to accommodate PV panels exceeding 6 feet in length. (read more)
CARLO GAVAZZI Automation Components - EOS-Array Energy Management Control Solution
Carlo Gavazzi, a global manufacturer of automation components, proudly presents the Eos-Array, an innovative control solution for solar photovoltaic (PV) applications. (read more)
SKF/North America -  Solar Linear Actuators - by SKF
SKF® - introduces a new advanced Solar Linear Actuator. (Type CASD-60) enables precise tracking of the sun from sunrise to sunset throughout the seasons to improve solar power generation. It is... (read more)
Alpha Wire - Photovoltaic Wire
Our photovoltaic wire gives you flexible choices to meet UL 4703 PV wire and UL 4703 PV wire/TÜV 2 PFG 1169 wire requirements. Double insulated for maximum durability. (read more)

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