CFV Labs

CFV Labs, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory specializing in photovoltaic (PV) module testing. The company provides certification, performance, and reliability testing services. Its client base includes solar power plant developers, utilities, EPCs, O&M providers, national laboratories, and manufacturers of modules, trackers, and power electronics. The business model is centered on offering tailored testing solutions that help clients optimize solar plant performance, ensure reliability, and reduce costs.

Services include PV certification testing for international standards like IEC and ANSI/UL, as well as specialized non-certification testing. CFV Labs conducts tests to verify module durability against mechanical stress, assess long-term degradation rates, and analyze risks from environmental factors such as hail and wind. They also provide batch quality assurance testing, real-world performance verification through outdoor testing, and the generation of PAN files for accurate energy modeling. In October 2024, CFV Labs was acquired by GroundWork Renewables, a provider of meteorological data services for the solar industry. This acquisition aims to integrate meteorological data with module performance and reliability testing to offer more comprehensive evaluations for solar projects throughout their lifecycle. Jim Crimmins is the CEO of CFV Labs.

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