This field EL image reveals branching microcracks in a PV module that was installed in a utility-scale project that suffered tornado damage. PVEL took this image soon after a tornado struck the site.

Researchers from the UAE and Singapore have assessed how wind-induced vibrations increase mechanical stress in PV panels and have found these vibrations could lead to microcracks, more serious ...

Automation is reshaping solar manufacturing, facilitating the rise of intelligent factories and supporting the development of innovative solar technologies.

A British Airways Concorde was grounded Monday as the airline worked with Air France to determine whether 'microcracks' in 11 of both airlines' 13 supersonic jets threaten safety. Spokespeople for ...

Silicon fluorescence shines through microcracks in cement, revealing early signs of damage. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 / 01 / 220125151010.htm.

“We identified very shallow microcracks due to the thermal cutting,” Vecchio told the board. “It’s very likely the subsequent welding process caused some of those micro cracks to pop into ...