Extreme Weather Tests Hardcore Quality | When A Category 2-equivalent Typhoon Becomes the "Inspector", Tongwei Modules Deliver a Perfect Score
2026-01-14

In the 25-year-plus lifecycle of a PV power plant, what characteristic do investors value most? Initial efficiency, or long-term reliability that can withstand storms and stand the test of time? For Tongwei modules, the answer is clear: long-term reliability that lasts.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, an extreme weather test unfolded in Wenchang, Hainan. We collaborated with the third-party organization CQC (China Quality Certification Centre) to track the follow-up impacts of a series of storms. Tongwei modules delivered a perfect performance.


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The Extreme Test: Starting with Typhoon Matmo

In October 2025, the super typhoon "Matmo" (a Category 2-equivalent typhoon) made landfall in Wenchang, Hainan, with local gusts reaching 43m/s. The Tongwei Wenchang PV Demonstration Base, located directly in the core path of the storm, underwent a "stress test" that exceeded conventional standards. After the storm, CQC testing confirmed that all 28 Tongwei TNC modules at the demonstration base remained intact, passing 100% of visual inspections, EL tests, and infrared detection.

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CQC Test Report

Backend power generation data showed that, before and after the typhoon, the power generation curves under the same meteorological conditions were highly consistent, with stable module output power. This proves that not only were the modules' exteriors undamaged, but their internal performance also did not degrade due to the extreme impact.

This was not a stroke of luck, but an inevitable result of forward-looking design and precise verification.


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Outstanding Reliability Stemming from Systematic Approach

The reliability of Tongwei modules is embedded in their DNA before they leave the factory. Their exceptional performance is rooted in a rigorous, systematic set of R&D and testing standards.

◆ Exceeding Standard Baselines

To fully ensure that the 210-typeTNC modules supplied to global regions meet the load requirement of 5,400/2,400Pa, Tongwei has adopted more stringent internal load standards: 6,000/2,800Pa. This provides a definite safety margin to address various uncertainties in customers' actual power plants.

◆ Dynamic Simulation and Precise Reinforcement

Tongwei's R&D teams use digital simulation technology to replicate the complex and variable uneven airflows during typhoons. They accurately identify and reinforce key stress points such as frame edges and back supports, achieving proactive management of real-world risks.

◆ Comprehensive Extreme Testing

From wind tunnel tests at wind speeds of 62m/s and tornado-level dynamic load certification to rigorous salt spray testing and 2,000-hour enhanced damp-heat testing, Tongwei modules have undergone extensive trials in laboratories, forging a comprehensive "armor" capable of withstanding Category 5-equivalent super typhoons.


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World-Class Honors Demonstrate Quality Strength

The quality of Tongwei modules has gained continuous recognition from authoritative global institutions. In 2025, Tongwei TNC modules were named "Top Performer" for the second consecutive year in the reliability tests conducted by PVEL, a leading global laboratory. Tongwei also became one of only two top global manufacturers to achieve "Excellent Ratings in Seven Categories".

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2025 PVEL Test: "Excellent Ratings in Seven Categories"

This honor signifies that the reliability of Tongwei modules, from laboratory data to outdoor verification, has reached a leading level, providing authoritative endorsement for the safety of global customers' energy assets.


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Long-Term Commitment: Safeguarding Value Throughout the Entire Lifecycle

The test of extreme weather is momentary, but Tongwei's commitment to safeguarding customer value is long-term. The demonstration case in Hainan is just a microcosm of the full-lifecycle reliability of Tongwei modules.

Tongwei's "Quality Tour Across Thousands of Plants" campaign, a national initiative for PV power plant quality inspections, is proactively visiting power plants across the country to conduct systematic "health checks" on customers' assets, extending the promise of reliability to every day of power plant operation. Choosing Tongwei means choosing peace of mind that will last for the next 20 to 30 years.

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"Quality Tour Across Thousands of Plants" Campaign

Time is the ultimate measure of value. With sector-exceeding standards, outstanding quality recognized by authoritative certifications, and unwavering long-termism, Tongwei modules define the reliability of module products. In the long journey of energy transition, Tongwei is committed to being a reliable cornerstone, safeguarding every kilowatt-hour of green electricity, and creating sustained, stable long-term value for investors.