Free webinar: Introduction to PV module manufacturing defects and their correlation to PV system failures

Welcome to our Free Webinar at Solar Explain by Marcello Passaro, PV Module & BESS Expert at Sunzest Solar
Explore one of the solar industry’s most critical hidden risks: PV module manufacturing defects and their direct impact on performance, degradation, and return on investment (ROI).

1. Introduction

• Welcome and speaker introduction

• Overview of the webinar agenda

     2. Understanding PV Module Manufacturing Defects

• The most common types of PV defects and why they occur

• Environmental influences: how different climates accelerate degradation

• Key terminology: PID, hot spots, delamination, and more

     3. Real-World Failures and Their Impact

• Case studies from the field

• How defects manifest over time

• Operational and financial consequences

     4. How to Minimize Risk During Procurement and Installation

• What to check during product selection

• Red flags to watch for on-site

• Steps to ensure long-term system health

     5. Financial Consequences of Defective Modules

• Quantifying the impact of a single defect

• How degradation affects overall ROI

• Cost of inaction versus cost of prevention

     6. Conclusion and Q&A

• Summary of key takeaways

• Final recommendations from the expert

• Open Q&A session with Marcello Passaro