
NREL's photovoltaic (PV) device performance services include high-precision performance testing, certification, and calibration of PV cells and modules, governed by rigorous global standards and decades of experience and expertise.
REQUEST A MEASUREMENTNondestructive and Fast Spectral Response Measurements for PV Modules
This LED-based pulse quantum efficiency (QE) system enables NREL to measure the spectral response of PV modules quickly and reliably, without the need to individually tab cells. And it offers a custom map of spectral response at different locations.

Capabilities and Accreditations
Expertise, precision, and fast turnaround times from a globally recognized PV testing team
Services
Testing and certification for cell and module measurements and primary reference cell calibrations
Efficiency Charts
We have a long history of accurately measuring and tracking the efficiencies and performance of photovoltaic devices.

View the cell chart
Download the cell chart data file or cell chart data guide.

View the module chart
Download the module chart data file or module chart data guide
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Principal Investigator, Cell and Module Performance Measurement
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Last Updated April 3, 2025