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To World Quality Day 2022
STS Inspection In Action Videos
STS Inspection in Action (in Chinese Taipei) - PV Module Material Storage Inspection
Our local inspector in Chinese Taipei, Johnny Liu, is performing material storage inspection during production supervision for one of our local clients, making sure that the materials are in proper storage and sufficient quantity is in place for production.
STS Inspection in Action (in Vietnam) - PV Module Container Loading Check
Our local inspector, Pham Van Tuan, is performing visual packing check and packing list verification before loading for shipment in Vietnam for one of our US clients.
Webinar Videos
pv magazine Webinar - Learning from PV Modules Manufacturing Nonconformities
In this pv magazine Webinar we examine nonconformities reported during the PV module manufacturing process. We define manufacturing nonconformities, analyze which ones are frequently found in production, and investigate on their distribution along the manufacturing line.
PV Magazine Webinar | Alleviating Battery Storage Growing Pains Through Quality Assurance
STS outlines the key takeaways observed across more than 2 GW of inspected hardware, to provide an illustration of common areas of issue. The discussion also includes an overview of STS’ hierarchy of priorities when it comes to assessing one’s own manufacturing processes for consistent quality. Fluence also joined this webinar for the topic discussion.
PV Magazine Webinar | Purchasing modules in 2022 – What should be in your purchase contract?
This webinar discusses what elements should be placed into a purchase agreement, from adequate quality requirements to emerging supply chain requirements, and what support you can get from an accredited inspection body to ensure high quality PV module manufacturing and delivery.
PV-Tech Webinar: Supply Chain Traceability
Frédéric Dross, STS, as an invited guest, explained how supply chain audits help module buyers evaluate the ability of manufacturers to demonstrate traceability and transparency of their supply chains.
SEIA Webinar: The Solar Industry’s Commitment to an Ethical Supply Chain: New Tools & Resources
Solarabic Webinar on The Transition to High Power PV Modules in North and West Africa
At this webinar, Alexandre Minuzzo, STS president, shared a great presentation on the evolution of PV modules behind the increase in size and power and more importantly how to guard against the risks associated with large modules based on the inspection services STS provides.
Webinar: Navigating Today's PV Modules Trends through Upstream & Downstream Vetting
This discussion covers the latest developments related to trends of larger modules and the solutions provided by STS verification and RETC testing.
STS Webinar on Larger Module
At this webinar, STS presented a hot discussion on the wafer supply chain and its impacts on the modules.
Online Conference Videos
Roundtables Europe 2021 | Cornerstone 1 | Quality
Frédéric Dross | Technical risks of large format modules
PV ModuleTech 2021-Best Practices QAQC for Superior Bankability
The best practices for superior bankability presented by Frédéric Dross,STS at PV ModuleTech 2021.
The best practices for superior bankability are:
- Assessment of Suppliers/Products
- Qualification of Suppliers/Products
- Control and Issuance of a Certificate of Conformity
For the “Control” phase during manufacturing, the recommendations are:
- Use only accredited inspection bodies
- Use a widely-accepted QA/QC “Standard” for criteria and requirements
- Be present in factory 24/7
PV ModuleTech2019 - STS Interview
STS President, Alexandre talks about where bifacial PV modules make most sense, what makes module manufacturers bankable and the technologies he expects to dominate utility-scale solar in 2020. Also discussed is which module manufacturing markets (outside China) will be key in 2020 and why.