November 2026
IEA PVPS has published a new fact sheet, “PV Project Decisions: Quality, Performance, and Economic Value”, highlighting how decisions throughout the PV project lifecycle affect reliability, costs and long-term economic value.
Based on the IEA PVPS Task 13 report, the fact sheet outlines the importance of early quality assurance, stakeholder coordination and data-driven decision-making. Practical examples cover component testing, maintenance strategies, extreme weather risks and grid constraints.
A key outcome of the report is the PV Decision Matrix, available at www.solardecisions.eu. This interactive tool maps decisions, responsibilities and activities across the PV project lifecycle, helping stakeholders identify critical decision points and improve project outcomes.
