This standard applies to all terrestrial flat plate module materials not covered by iec 61215. In the certification field, design qualification is based on type testing according to iec, en or. En iec 61646 can be used for the safety tests of the en iec 61730. The iec 61646 certification is for thinfilm pv modules and is in many aspects identical to the international standard iec 61215 for crystalline modules. This standard is intended to apply to all crystalline silicon terrestrial flat plate modules. For example, iec 341 is now referred to as iec 600341.
International standard incorporating the best ideas from. The saudi standards, metrology and quality organization saso had adopted the iec thinfilm terrestrial photovoltaic pv. For more information on iec, ul or astm standards or to purchase a copy of the full specification, visit the following web sites. In this way test samples that have already passed the environmental tests of en iec 61215 resp.
Design qualification and type approval of pv modules acc. Seals 20 year product life goal systems requirements suppress ingress of o 2, h 2o dyesol, fujikura, fraunhoferise suppress egress of solvent dyesol, fujikura, fraunhoferise. Crystalline silicon, iec 61646 for thin film and iec 61730 for pv module safety as well as iec 62108 for cpv written by wg7. This standard is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat plate module materials not covered by iec 61215. The new iec 61215 standard, which came into effect in march 2016, has brought deep changes in the certification procedure to comply with the actual requirements of the industry. How to achieve the revised iec 61215 and iec 61730. Specific topics are provided to assess the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and environmental stresses. Technical issue with the standards like most test specifications, the written document can leave certain details confusing or erroneous once applied in the field. Outlined in this document are the test conditions related to our test.
Design qualification and type approval of pvmodules in accordance with iec 61215 iec 61646 introduction, overview the product certification of crystalline pv modules for openair climates is based on international standards from the series iec 68 environmental test procedures. En iec 61646 with the tests of en iec 61730 for the qualification. The text of the iec standard has been approved as suitable for publication as an indian standard without deviations. Certification solar panel iec61215 iec61646 ul tuv. Product certification application form for iec 617301 proposed and iec 617302 proposed photovoltaic module safety.
As from 1 january 1997 all iec publications are issued with a designation in the 60000 series. These standards have gone a long way to eliminate module infant mortality and therefore to help establish pv as a viable commercial business. Iec standards cover a vast range of technologies from power generation. By integrating climatic chamber and solar simulator testing it. In january 2009 the iec 61439, the new standard for lowvoltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies, was published. Aug 26, 2019 iec tests at the time of applying for certification. Year 2016 was a milestone in for solar pv industry with the revision on photovoltaic pv module standards. Iec shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. If you have a test requirement for other standards. Use of standard fluorescent uv weathering lamps to perform uv conditioning tests prescribed in iec. List of international electrotechnical commission standards.
Iec and iso international standards represent global consensus on a solution to a particular issue. Iec 61215 for crystalline silicon modules iec 61646 for thin film modules iec 62108 for cpv modules these qualification tests do an excellent job of identifying design, materials and process flaws that could lead to premature field failures. This international standard lays down requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial, thinfilm photovoltaic modules suitable for longterm operation in general openair climates as defined in iec 6072121. They provide requirements, specifications, guidelines or characteristics that can be used con sistently to ensure that materials, products, processes and services. Photovoltaic solar testing specifications iec 61646, iec 61215. The iec standard specifies the criteria for the design qualification and type approval of concentrator photovoltaic modules and assemblies suitable for longterm operation in general openair climates. It is crucial to use pv modules tested against salt mist corrosion certification in case the modules shall be installed near coasts or used for maritime applications. Pdf electrical installation guide according to iec. The object of this test sequence is to determine the electrical and thermal characteristics of the module and to show, as far as is possible within reasonable constraints of cost and. Use of standard fluorescent uv weathering lamps to perform uv. This standard does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight. A standard for thinfilm modules has been published as iec 61646.
For more information on iec, ul or astm standards or to purchase a copy of the full. Scope and object this international standard lays down requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial thinfilm photovoltaic modules suitable for longterm operation in moderate openair climates as defined in iec 72121. An additional test takes the degradation behavior of amorphous silicon due to temperature and irradiance exposure into account. Solarepv south tyrol laboratory for renewable energy. This talk will provide a summary of how iec 61215 was developed. In addition, there are several other standards iec 617301, iec 617302 and ul1703 that address the safety qualifications for a module, but this area will be addressed in a future article. Standard pracece for ultraviolet condieoning of photovoltaic. Moreover, most certification bodies do not perform regular check ups after the certification has been issued, leaving in theory and praxis many opportunities for bad manufacturers to cut quality corners while on paper holding that certification.
The new iec 61215 and iec 61730 standards shall take over as the main reference for design safety and testing in development. Ul iec 61215 ul iec 61646 ul iec 62108 iec 61730 ulsu 8703 bipv ul 1703 ul 790 connector ul 6703 fuse ulsu 2579 fuse holder ulsu 424818 ansiul42481 combiner box charge controller. I have check iec, but did not find the right information. Doc testing equipment list pdf testing equipment list. Iec 61646 and iec 61215 have merged to standardize all flat technologies. Nov 09, 2011 the iec 61646 certification is for thinfilm pv modules and is in many aspects identical to the international standard iec 61215 for crystalline modules. Design qualification and type approval of pv modules. Thinfilm terrestrial photovoltaic pv modules design qualification and type approval, is in many aspects identical to iec 61215. Although the wet leakage test procedure is almost precisely described in the iec 61646 norm paragraph 10. This standard is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat cri module materials such as crystalline silicon module types as well as thinfilm modules. Iec, ul or astm standards or to purchase a copy of the full specification, visit the following web sites. Im jahr 1996 wurde ein vergleichbarer standard fur dunnschichtmodule entwickelt. In the standard configuration the current is measured at.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1996. This standard is designed so that its test sequence can coordinate with those of iec 61215 or iec 61646, so that a single set of samples may be used to perform both the transportation simulation and performance evaluation of a photovoltaic module design. Iec 61730, photovoltaic module safety qualificatio n part 1. Iec standards often have multiple subpart documents. Requirements for testing iec 61215, crystalline silicon terrestrial photovo ltaic pv modules design qualification and type approval iec 61646, thinfilm terrestrial photovoltaic pv modules design qualification and type approval. Use of standard fluorescent uv weathering lamps to. This document is intended to apply to all thinfilm amorphous silicon asi. Documents sold on the ansi webstore are in electronic adobe acrobat pdf format. Consolidated editions the iec is now publishing consolidated versions of its publications. Atsugi research center, product management group, product development division. Documents sold on the ansi webstore are in electronic adobe acrobat pdf format, however some iso and iec standards are available from amazon in hard copy format. Outlined in this document are the test conditions related to our test chambers.
Zertifizierung iec61215 iec61646 ul bauartzulassung. The text of this standard is based on the following documents. This talk will provide a summary of how iec 61215 was. It is therefore recommendable to combine testing acc. Certificate of compliance certificate number 20151201e334040 report reference e33404020150121 issue date 2015december01 bruce mahrenholz, director north american certification program ul llc any information and documentation involving ul mark services are provided on behalf of ul llc ul or any authorized licensee of ul. Iec standards iec 61215, iec 61646, iec 61730 for testing of solar panels where developed and implemented by the international electrotechnical commission iec in geneva. This document is intended to apply to all thinfilm cdte based terrestrial flat plate modules. This is an incomplete list of standards published by the international electrotechnical commission iec the numbers of older iec standards were converted in 1997 by adding 60000.
Use of standard fluorescent uv weathering lamps to perform uv conditioning tests prescribed in iec qualification standards author sean fowler, qlab corporation. Using and referencing iec and iso standards to support public. Lays down requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial thinfilm photovoltaic modules suitable for longterm operation in moderate openair climates. Standards for pv modules and components recent developments and challenges preprint john h. Pv module safety qualification according to iec 61730. You have to enable javascript in your browser to use an application built with vaadin. Test requirements, and iec 61646, thinfilm terrestrial photovoltaic pv modules design qualification and type approval essential elements of iec 61646 were merged into the latest edition. Iec 61215 crystalline silicon modules and iec 61646 thin film modules, and simulate the environmental conditions under which a module is normally exposed to during its life cycle, accelerating the process of natural degradation.
Photovoltaic solar testing specifications listed below are the most common photovoltaic test specifications along with our environmental testing guide that provides a general overview of common solar panel test specifications that require the use of environmental testing. Photovoltaic solar testing specifications iec 61646, iec. Wohlgemuth presented at the 27th european photovoltaic solar energy conference and exhibition frankfurt, germany september 2428, 2012 conference paper nrelcp520056531 october 2012. This was the aim of an international project group which had been working on a task named radical restructuring and revision of iec. The numbers of older iec standards were converted in 1997 by adding 60000. Long term stability of dye solar cells meeting iec 61646. International electrotechnical commission wikipedia. Cer tain con ventions are, howev er, not identical to those used in indian standards. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. This is an incomplete list of standards published by the international electrotechnical commission iec. In 1996 a comparable standard was developed for photovoltaic thinfilm modules. International standard iec 61646 has been prepared by iec technical committee 82. Standards for pv modules and components recent developments.
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