- Job Title
- Head of Marketing
- Company
- PVEL
- Country
- USA
Tristan brings almost 20 years of solar and electrical industry experience to Kiwa PVEL. As VP of Sales and Marketing, he oversees Kiwa PVEL's commercial activities and collaborates with PV module buyers, investors, research institutions and manufacturers to develop innovative performance and reliability test programs for product qualification. Tristan previously served as Product and Quality Manager for Silfab Solar, where he oversaw Silfab's extended reliability testing and was responsible for new product development and new material qualification. He has also directed equipment procurement and technical site operations for solar project developers and Independent Power Producers at a range of projects across North America, South America and Asia.
May 07, 2025Solar Technology II: Quality Testing & Reliability of Solar Modules & Balance of Systems
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Solar Technology II: Quality Testing & Reliability of Solar Modules & Balance of Systems
Solar companies that want to maintain their position in the market cannot compromise on the quality and reliability of their products, even in the face of today's immense price pressures. But how can high-quality, long-lasting products be guaranteed in a highly competitive business environment that demands constant innovation in product design and changes in the bill of materials to quickly reduce costs?
This session will provide:
- Best practices for maintaining high-quality standards while innovating product design
- Strategies for PV product procurement ensuring long-term reliability despite continued cost pressures
- Discussion on quality assurance programs and benchmarks for product reliability testing, from procurement, pre-production, production to post-shipment