Mauro Caccivio | Head of PV sector
University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

Mauro Caccivio is Head of the PV Sector and Head of the SUPSI PVLab at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). The SUPSI PVLab is the only Swiss laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 for testing photovoltaic modules, and Mauro has worked in photovoltaics for over a decade, focusing on the quality, performance, and reliability of PV technologies, including hail safety and module degradation.

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Quantifying hail damages on PV-systems

Analyze advanced methodologies for the precise assessment of hail impact, moving beyond visible surface cracks to identify micro-fractures and cell degradation using electroluminescence (EL) imaging and thermography.
Examine statistical models and historical weather data to quantify the financial risks associated with hail events, providing a data-driven basis for insurance premiums and long-term O&M (Operations and Maintenance) budgeting.
Evaluate the correlation between hailstone size, impact angle, and module glass thickness to establish standardized damage benchmarks, enabling asset managers to make informed decisions on component replacement versus continued operation.

Mauro Caccivio, Head of PV sector, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland