Enertis Applus+ to host Australian webinar on PV module reliability risks and field performance on November 5
Enertis Applus+ is hosting a free technical webinar on November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM AEST, aimed at solar industry professionals across Australia. Titled From Manufacturing to Field Performance: Managing PV Module Reliability Risks, the session will examine how quality and reliability challenges are emerging across the full PV module lifecycle — from factory floor to field operation.
Webinar announcement and event details
The webinar runs 45 minutes total — a 30-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A. It’s free, open to solar industry professionals across Australia, and registration is handled through Microsoft Teams Events from wherever you happen to be.
The full title — From Manufacturing to Field Performance: Managing PV Module Reliability Risks — signals a structured, technical agenda rather than a general industry overview. Enertis Applus+ is positioning the session as a practical resource, grounded in real project experience rather than theoretical frameworks.
The 30-minute presentation covers the five topic areas outlined above, and the 15-minute Q&A gives attendees a chance to put questions directly to the speakers.
Why the webinar is being organized
PV module technology isn’t standing still. New module designs and materials keep entering the market, bringing unfamiliar quality and reliability challenges that don’t always surface right away.
Problems can appear at multiple points in the module lifecycle. Some defects originate at the factory; others only become visible after modules have been shipped, installed, and exposed to real operating conditions. That gap between factory inspection and field failure is precisely where costly surprises tend to emerge.
Closing that gap takes more than a one-time quality check. Enertis Applus+ is framing the webinar around the need for structured QAQC risk mitigation — manufacturing supervision, factory audits, and independent third-party lab testing. As module complexity grows, these aren’t optional extras on large projects. They’re becoming standard practice.
The session draws on accumulated factory experience, degradation testing data, and real-world case studies. That combination of lab data and field observation is what gives the content its practical edge, rather than reading as a generic quality management overview.
Key topics and what attendees will learn
The webinar covers five core areas, each tied to a specific phase of the module lifecycle or a distinct type of risk.
It opens with an overview of how evolving PV technologies are reshaping quality and reliability risk profiles. As module designs change, so do the failure modes — and getting that foundation right matters for everything that follows.
From there, the agenda moves into degradation testing, covering LID (Light-Induced Degradation), PID (Potential-Induced Degradation), and UVID (UV-Induced Degradation). Each mechanism can affect long-term energy yield, and each requires a different testing approach to detect and quantify.
Post-shipment and on-site testing gets its own dedicated section. The session explains how testing after modules leave the factory can catch defects that weren’t detectable earlier. Worth noting if you’ve been assuming factory acceptance testing covers everything.
The final section tackles root cause analysis as a tool for investigating field failures, including fires, inverter failures, and broken glass. These are scenarios with real safety and financial consequences. Understanding what went wrong, and why, is essential for preventing recurrence and managing warranty claims.
Speakers and organizational background
Three Enertis Applus+ professionals are leading the session, each bringing a distinct area of expertise.
José María Peris serves as Regional Manager for the APAC and Middle East regions. His role gives him a broad view of how solar market conditions and project challenges vary across the Asia-Pacific, including Australia’s rapidly growing utility-scale sector.
Javier Guzmán is a Senior Project Manager focused on QAQC, technology, and supply chain. His background sits at the intersection of module quality management and procurement risk — directly relevant to what this webinar addresses.
Iago Morenza leads Australian operations for Enertis Applus+’s testing and optimization services, dealing with local project conditions, module performance issues, and field testing challenges on a regular basis. Together, the three speakers cover the full arc from supply chain quality control through to in-field performance management — making the session useful to project developers, asset managers, EPC contractors, and technical advisors alike.
Enertis Applus+ describes itself as an independent technical advisory and testing firm active in the solar energy sector. Its Australian operations reflect the country’s expanding solar market and the growing demand for specialized technical services as project scale and complexity increase.
How to register and what to expect
The webinar takes place on November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM AEST. The 30-minute presentation covers the five topic areas outlined above, and the 15-minute Q&A gives attendees a chance to put questions directly to the speakers.
Registration is open via Microsoft Teams Events. Free access and online delivery make this a low-barrier option for anyone wanting a structured technical update on PV module reliability without committing to a full conference or training program. If you work in Australia’s solar sector — on the development, construction, or asset management side — the session offers a focused look at where module quality risks are emerging and how industry practice is responding.
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