AIKO has once again been recognized as a Top Performer in the Kiwa PVEL PV Module Reliability Scorecard 2026, one of the most recognized independent benchmarks in the solar industry for assessing the long-term reliability and performance of photovoltaic modules.
In this edition, AIKO has expanded upon the recognition it received last year, achieving Top Performer status in seven key reliability tests with its AIKO-Axxx-GRH66Dw modules. This result reinforces the long-term durability and stability of AIKO's ABC (All Back Contact) technology under demanding operating conditions.
The award covers all seven evaluated categories:
- Thermal cycles (TC)
- Damp Heat (DH)
- Mechanical Stress Sequence (MSS)
- Potential-Induced Degradation (PID)
- UV-Induced Degradation (UVID)
- Light and Elevated Temperature-Induced Degradation (LETID)
- Hail Stress Sequence
The Kiwa PVEL Scorecard is produced annually and evaluates photovoltaic modules using accelerated stress tests designed to simulate decades of real-world operation under demanding environmental conditions. Its results are used as a benchmark by developers, EPCs, investors, and asset owners to assess the bankability and long-term reliability of modules.
AIKO's performance across all seven categories underscores the robustness of its ABC module architecture. This technological platform combines high efficiency with enhanced structural reliability, enabling the modules to maintain stable power output under conditions of thermal stress, humidity, UV exposure, mechanical loads, and extreme weather.
“Receiving the Top Performer award from Kiwa PVEL again is an important validation of the reliability and maturity of our ABC technology,” said Christian Peter , Managing Director of Solarlab Aiko Europe GmbH.
“As the industry increasingly prioritizes long-term energy production and lifecycle value, reliability has become just as important as efficiency. We believe this recognition further confirms the competitiveness of ABC technology in global solar markets,” he added.
“Kiwa PVEL’s annual Scorecard continues to set relevant benchmarks for assessing module reliability and long-term performance in the solar industry,” said Tristan Erion - Lorico , Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Kiwa PVEL.
“We congratulate AIKO for achieving Top Performer status in seven reliability tests of our Product Qualification Program, demonstrating great durability and consistent performance under accelerated stress conditions designed to reflect real-world operation,” he added.