Hanwha Qcells wins top marks in US solar panel reliability tests

Hanwha Qcells has achieved top ratings in two major international solar module evaluations, bolstering its standing in the U.S. market as companies face increasing scrutiny over product quality and domestic production. The solar arm of Hanwha Solutions announced on Wednesday that its modules earned Top Performer status in all eight categories of the 2026 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, published by Kiwa PVEL.

This independent testing organization is recognized as one of the industry's leading evaluators. The rigorous assessment, conducted on Tuesday, subjected solar modules to eight challenging tests simulating extreme conditions such as high temperatures, humidity, rapid temperature fluctuations, mechanical stress, and hail impacts.

The evaluation also encompassed modules produced at Hanwha Qcells' new facility in Cartersville, Georgia, which began operations in July. The results carry particular significance for the U.S. market, where domestically manufactured products may qualify for additional tax incentives under the investment tax credit's domestic content bonus provisions.