Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Solar: Lessons from Field Inspections & PV Module Failures
As solar deployments continue to grow, so do the risks of module failures, underperformance, and safety hazards—many of which are preventable with the right knowledge. In this Solar Power World webinar, CEA Senior Engineering Managers Claire Kearns-McCoy and Ankil Sanghvi explain how understanding common pitfalls—from thermal events to electrical failures—can help developers avoid millions in losses.
Clean Energy Associates (CEA) has conducted field inspections and failure analyses, uncovering common issues that put system performance and safety at risk. The good news is that these risks can be mitigated with proactive measures.
Join Claire Kearns-McCoy and Ankil Sanghvi, Senior Engineering Managers at CEA, as they share insights from hundreds of field inspections, including:
Thermal events: Causes, warning signs, and how to prevent them.
EL testing revelations: Key defects uncovered through electroluminescence imaging.
What not to do: Critical installation, storage, and O&M mistakes.
Case studies: Root-cause analyses (RCA) of module failures and actionable takeaways.
Speakers:
Claire Kearns-McCoy, Senior Engineering Manager
Ankil Sanghvi, Senior Engineering Manager
Solar Power World webinar content:
Data-driven trends from inspections.
How to enhance system safety & financial performance.
Common causes of module underperformance.
How to spot early warning signs before issues escalate.
How you can implement proactive mitigation strategies.
Best practices during procurement, installation, and maintenance to minimize risks.
