Newer modules may have thinner glass and frames.

Certification MLT testing may be done using clamping methods not indicative of field deployment.

Modules destined for single axis tracker deployment need to be carefully tested using clamps representative of that deployment.

Modules that depend more on glass strength have a higher MLT outcome variance.

CFV specializes in sophisticated mechanical load testing protocols.

The protocols test for catasrophic module damage under wind and snow loads and also for module susceptibilty to cell cracking.

Newer modules with thinner frames, end clamped modules and center clamped modules on single-axis-trackers need to be carefully evaluated.