About
Founded in 2023, PV-Bench is a renewable energy company headquartered in Mont-Soleil, Switzerland specializing in Solar.
PV-Bench is a pilot project establishing a scientific reference facility at Mont-Soleil to measure and benchmark photovoltaic modules against current market conditions. The project addresses a critical gap in applied research by providing open, scientifically-based comparisons of PV module quality, yield, longevity, carbon footprint, and production conditions. The initiative measures meteorological data (solar radiation, temperature, wind speed, precipitation, atmospheric pressure) alongside PV module performance metrics (current, voltage, power, module temperature, energy yield). Modules are tested individually every minute to assess manufacturing consistency and optimal operating conditions. Mont-Soleil hosts Europe's oldest grid-connected photovoltaic facility of its size, serving as a 30-year research and development center. The platform provides neutral, open-access data to help investors, planners, installers, and builders select high-quality PV modules.
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Mont-Soleil, Switzerland
Founded
2023
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Renewable energy skills centre recognised by Canton of Berne