{"id":18585,"date":"2015-06-24T10:51:44","date_gmt":"2015-06-24T08:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/?p=18585"},"modified":"2015-12-15T14:37:11","modified_gmt":"2015-12-15T13:37:11","slug":"first-solar-atlas-25-testing-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/first-solar-atlas-25-testing-program\/","title":{"rendered":"First Solar successfully completed Atlas 25+ Testing program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Atlas Material Testing Technology, LLC, the global leader in weathering technology and services, has announced that First Solar, Inc. has completed the rigorous Atlas 25+\u00ae Comprehensive PV Durability Testing program and received test result certification from Atlas\u2019 partner SGS, the world\u2019s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.<\/p>\n

The Atlas 25+ protocol is a proprietary multi-dimensional durability test program designed to subject photovoltaic modules to the environmental degradation stresses, which can be expected over long-term service. It provides manufacturers with the data they need to demonstrate long-term durability and to support warranty and performance claims, while reducing the costs associated with aftermarket product failure.<\/p>\n

The Atlas 25+ program exposes solar panels to a series of stresses, including UV-A\/UV-B exposure, salt spray corrosion, condensing humidity, solar\/thermal humidity cycle, solar\/thermal humidity freeze cycle, Arizona and Florida solar tracking \u2013 including peak summer \u2013 and initial, final and multiple interval measurements. In order to receive SGS certification, modules are required to have less than 8% degradation over the testing period.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of the Atlas 25+ independent testing program, solar panels are exposed to harsh weather conditions similar to those faced during their lifetime,\u201d said Richard Slomko, Director of Atlas\u2019 Weathering Services Group. \u201cFirst Solar was able to achieve outstanding results with the Atlas 25+ program. We are extremely pleased that the world’s leading thin-film PV manufacturer chose to utilize our unique PV durability testing program to confirm module suitability for long-term operation in the world’s harshest climates.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe value of our program to the industry can be measured by the growing list of leading module manufacturers that have sought our testing services,\u201d Slomko noted. \u201cFirst Solar joins a prestigious group of PV industry leaders such as SunPower, LG and Suntech, which have passed the Atlas 25+ testing protocol and use the Atlas 25+ mark to promote the efficiency and durability of their PV modules.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit http:\/\/www.atlas-mts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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