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IEC Technical Committee TC82 was established in 1981. It is the most important internationalbody regarding photovoltaic related standardization. The main tasks of TC82 are to prepareinternational standards for systems of photovoltaic conversion of solar energy into electricalenergy and for all the elements in the entire photovoltaic energy system. TC82 has severalworking groups - each group is responsible for specific standardisation related topic (glossary,non concentrating modules, BOS, PV energy storage systems and concentrator modules). Forfurther information about TC82 please visit IEC website.
ASTM Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources is composed ofsubcommittees that address specific segments within the general subject area covered by thetechnical committee. For PV topics E44.09 Photovoltaic Electric Power Conversion Subcommitte isresponsible. For further information about ASTM E44 please visit ASTM website.
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Terminology
This categoryinclude standardsreferring to basicterminology ofsolar electricsystems.
IEC 60050, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV).
ISO 80000-7, Quantities and units - Part 7: Light.
ISO 80000 Part 7 standard gives names, symbols and definitions for
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quantities and units for light and other electromagnetic radiation. Whereappropriate, conversion factors are also given.
ISO 9488, Solar energy - Vocabulary.
ISO 21348, Space environment (natural and artificial) - Process fordetermining solar irradiances.
IEC/CIE 017.4-1987, International lighting vocabulary, 4th ed. (Jointpublication IEC/CIE).
IEC/TS 61836 Ed.2, Solar photovoltaic energy systems - Terms, definitionsand symbols.
ASTM E1328, Standard Terminology Relating to Photovoltaic Solar EnergyConversion.
ASTM E772, Standard Terminology Relating to Solar Energy Conversion.
IEC/CIE 017.4-1987 - International lighting vocabulary, 4th ed,ISBN: 3900734070.
Electropedia - Electropedia (also known as the "IEV Online") is theworld's most comprehensive online electrical and electronic terminologydatabase containing more than 20 000 terms and definitions in English andFrench organized by subject area, with equivalent terms in various otherlanguages: Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish,Russian, Spanish and Swedish (coverage varies by subject area).
Solar radiation
In this categorystandards referringto solar radiationmeasurementprocess,measurementinstrumentcalibration and thelike can be found.
ISO 9845-1, Solar energy - Reference solar spectral irradiance at theground at different receiving conditions, Part 1: Direct normal andhemispherical solar irradiance for air mass 1.5.
ISO 9846, Solar energy - Calibration of a pyranometer using apyrheliometer.
ISO 9847, Solar energy - Calibration of field pyranometers by comparison to
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a reference pyranometer.
ISO 9059, Solar energy - Calibration of field pyrheliometers by comparisonto a reference pyrheliometer.
ISO 9060, Solar energy - Specification and classification of instruments formeasuring hemispherical solar and direct solar radiation.
ISO/TR 9901, Solar energy - Field pyranometers - Recommended practicefor use.
IEC 61725, Analytical expression for daily solar profiles
ASTM G130, Standard Test Method for Calibration of Narrow- andBroad-Band Ultraviolet Radiometers Using a Spectroradiometer.
ASTM G138, Test Method for Calibration of a Spectroradiometer Using aStandard Source of Irradiance.
ASTM G167, Standard Test Method for Calibration of a Pyranometer Using aPyrheliometer.
ASTM E816, Test Method for Calibration of Pyrheliometers by Comparison toReference Pyrheliometers.
ASTM E824, Standard Test Method for Transfer of Calibration FromReference to Field Radiometers.
ASTM E490, Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar SpectralIrradiance Tables.
ASTM G173, Standard Tables for Reference Solar Spectral Irradiances:Direct Normal and Hemispherical on 37° Tilted Surface.
ASTM G177, Standard Tables for Reference Solar Ultraviolet SpectralDistributions: Hemispherical on on 37° Tilted Surface.
VDI 3786 Blatt 1, Environmental meteorology - Meteorologicalmeasurements - Fundamentals
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VDI 3786 Blatt 5, Meteorological measurements concerning questions of airpollution; global radiation, direct solar radiation and net total radiation
WMO: Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods ofObservation; WMO No.8, Seventh Edition, 2008, ISBN 978-92-63-10008-5(9,1 MB)
RReDC: Standard Solar Spectra
World Radiation Center: The World Radiometric Reference (WRR)
Standards referring to solar cells and modules
Standards from thiscategory regulatesolar cells(modules)characteristicmeasurement,solar cells(modules) tests andother standardsreferring to solarcells (modules)production andtesting - productionprocedure,mechanic or electricphotovoltaicmodule testing, I-Umodulecharacteristicsmeasurement etc.
EN 50380, Datasheet and nameplate information of photovoltaic module.
EN 50461, Solar cells - Datasheet information and product data forcrystalline silicon solar cells.
EN 50513, Solar Wafers - Data sheet and product information for crystallinesilicon wafers for solar cell manufacturing.
IEC 60891, Procedures for temperature and irradiance corrections tomeasured I-V characteristics of crystalline silicon photovoltaic devices
IEC 60904-1, Photovoltaic devices. Part 1: Measurement of photovoltaiccurrent-voltage characteristics
IEC 60904-2, Photovoltaic devices. Part 2: Requirements for reference solarcells
PV Measurements - Reference Cells
IEC 60904-3, Photovoltaic devices. Part 3: Measurement principles forterrestrial photovoltaic (PV) solar devices with reference spectral irradiancedata
IEC 60904-4, Photovoltaic devices - Part 4: Reference solar devices -Procedures for establishing calibration traceability
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IEC 60904-5, Photovoltaic devices - Part 5: Determination of the equivalentcell temperature (ECT) of photovoltaic (PV) devices by the open-circuitvoltage method
IEC 60904-7, Photovoltaic devices - Part 7: Computation of spectralmismatch error introduced in the testing of a photovoltaic device
IEC 60904-8, Photovoltaic devices - Part 8: Measurement of spectralresponse of a photovoltaic (PV) device
IEC 60904-10, Photovoltaic devices - Part 10: Methods of linearitymeasurement
IEC 61215, Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Designqualification and type approval
IEC 61277, Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) power generating systems -General and guide
IEC 61345, UV test for photovoltaic (PV) modules
IEC 61646, Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Designqualification and type approval
IEC 61701, Salt mist corrosion testing of photovoltaic (PV) modules
IEC 61730-1, Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1:Requirements for construction
IEC 61730-2, Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2:Requirements for testing
IEC 61829, Crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) array - On-sitemeasurement of I-V characteristics
IEC 62108, Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies -Design qualification and type approval
JRC-ISPRA 503, Qualification Test Procedures for Crystalline SiliconPhotovoltaic Modules
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IEEE 1513, Recommended practice for qualification of concentratorphotovoltaic modules
Solar simulators related standards
In this categoryvarious standardsregulating solarsimulators andtesting methods arepresented.
IEC 60904-9, Photovoltaic devices - Part 9: Solar simulator performancerequirements
ASTM E927, Standard Specification for Solar Simulation for TerrestrialPhotovoltaic Testing.
ASTM E948, Standard Test Method for Electrical Performance of PhotovoltaicCells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight.
ASTM E1036, Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance ofNonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using ReferenceCells.
ASTM E1362, Standard Test Method for Calibration of Non-ConcentratorPhotovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells.
JIS C 8912, Solar simulators for crystalline solar cells and modules.
JIS C 8912, Solar simulators for crystalline solar cells and modules.
Standards for photovoltaic systems
In this categoryvarious standardsregulating modes ofphotovoltaic systemfunctioningsupervision orstandards advisingplanning andimplementation ofsuch systems canbe found. Thecategory includessafety regulations,which have to beconsidered upon
IEC 60364-7-712, Electrical installations of buildings - Part 7-712:Requirements for special installations or locations - Solar photovoltaic (PV)power supply systems.
IEC 61194, Characteristic parameters of stand-alone photovoltaic (PV)systems
IEC 61702, Rating of direct coupled photovoltaic (PV) pumping systems
IEC 61724, Photovoltaic system performance monitoring - Guidelines formeasurement, data exchange and analysis
IEC/PAS 62011, Specifications for the use of renewable energies in rural
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photovoltaicsystemsimplementation.
decentralised electrification
IEC 61727, Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Characteristics of the utilityinterface
IEC 61683, Photovoltaic systems - Power conditioners - Procedure formeasuring efficiency
IEC 61850-7, Communication networks and systems for power utilityautomation - Part 7-420: Basic communication structure - Distributed energyresources logical nodes
IEC 62093, Balance-of-system components for photovoltaic systems -Design qualification natural environments
IEC 62116, Test procedure of islanding prevention measures for utility-interconnected photovoltaic inverters
IEC 62124, Photovoltaic Stand-Alone Systems - Design Qualification andType Approval
IEC/TS 62257-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybridsystems for rural electrification - Part 1: General introduction to ruralelectrification
IEC/TS 62257-2, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybridsystems for rural electrification - Part 2: From requirements to a range ofelectrification systems
IEC/TS 62257-3, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybridsystems for rural electrification - Part 3: Project development andmanagement
IEC/TS 62257-4, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybridsystems for rural electrification - Part 4: System selection and design
IEC/TS 62257-5, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybridsystems for rural electrification - Part 5: Protection against electrical hazards
IEC/TS 62257-6, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybridsystems for rural electrification - Part 6: Acceptance, operation, maintenance
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and replacement
IEC/TS 62257-7, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybridsystems for rural electrification - Part 7: Generators
IEC/TS 62257-7-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 7-1: Generators - Photovoltaicarrays
IEC/TS 62257-7-3, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 7-3: Generator set - Selection ofgenerator sets for rural electrification systems
IEC/TS 62257-8-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 8-1: Selection of batteries andbattery management systems for stand-alone electrification systems -Specific case of automotive flooded lead-acid batteries available indeveloping countries
IEC/TS 62257-9-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-1: Micropower systems
IEC/TS 62257-9-2, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-2: Microgrids
IEC/TS 62257-9-3, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-3: Integrated system - Userinterface
IEC/TS 62257-9-4, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-4: Integrated system -Userinstallation
IEC/TS 62257-9-5, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-5: Integrated system -Selection of portable PV lanterns for rural electrification projects
IEC/TS 62257-9-6, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-6: Integrated system -Selection of Photovoltaic Individual Electrification Systems (PV-IES)
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IEC/TS 62257-12-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy andhybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 12-1: Selection of self-ballastedlamps (CFL) for rural electrification systems and recommendations forhousehold lighting equipment
IEC 62446, Grid connected photovoltaic systems - Minimum requirementsfor system documentation, commissioning tests and inspection
IEEE Std 1526, IEEE Recommended Practice for Testing the Performance ofStand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems
Standards for other parts/components of photovoltaic systems
The standardswithin this categoryrefer to batteries,over-voltageprotectioncomponents andother systemcomponents notincluded in thecategoriesmentioned above.
EN 50524, Datasheet and nameplate information of photovoltaic inverters
EN 50521, Connectors for photovoltaic systems - Safety.
IEC 61173, Overvoltage protection for photovoltaic (PV) power generatingsystems - Guide
IEC 61683, Photovoltaic systems - Power conditioners - Procedure formeasuring efficiency
IEC 61427, Secondary cells and batteries for solar photovoltaic energysystems - General requirements and methods of test
IEEE Std. 937, Recommended practice for installation and maintenance oflead-acid batteries for PV systems
IEEE Std. 1013, Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead-Acid Batteries forPhotovoltaic (PV) Systems
IEEE Std. 1361, Recommended practice for determining performancecharacteristics and suitability of batteries in PV systems
Test Reports Forms
IECEE PV-DB-12M, IECEE CB BULLETIN - Information about IEC Standardsand National Differences operated by the IECEE Members to issue (andRecognize) CB Test Certificates - 12-month subscription to online database
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comprising the Product Category PV: Photovoltaics
IEC/TRF 61215 Ed.3, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61215: 20052nd Edition
IEC/TRF 61215 Ed.1, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61215:1993
IEC/TRF 61646 Ed.4, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61646:2008(2nd Edition)
IEC/TRF 61646 Ed.2, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61646:1996(1st Edition)
IEC/TRF 61730-1 Ed.1, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61730-1 Ed.1
IEC/TRF 61730-2 Ed.1, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61730-2 Ed.1
Other ASTM standards
ASTM E973, Standard Test Method for Determination of the SpectralMismatch Parameter Between a Photovoltaic Device and a PhotovoltaicReference Cell.
ASTM E1021, Test Methods for Measuring Spectral Response of PhotovoltaicCells.
ASTM E1038, Standard Test Method for Determining Resistance ofPhotovoltaic Modules to Hail by Impact with Propelled Ice Balls.
ASTM E1040, Standard Specification for Physical Characteristics ofNonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells.
ASTM E1125, Standard Test Method for Calibration of PrimaryNon-Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Using a TabularSpectrum.
ASTM E1143, Standard Test Method for Determining the Linearity of aPhotovoltaic Device Parameter with Respect To a Test Parameter.
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ASTM E1171, Standard Test Method for Photovoltaic Modules in CyclicTemperature and Humidity Environments.
ASTM E1462, Standard Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and GroundPath Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules.
ASTM E1596, Test Methods for Solar Radiation Weathering of PhotovoltaicModules.
ASTM E1597, Standard Test Method for Saltwater Pressure Immersion andTemperature Testing of Photovoltaic Modules for Marine Environments.
ASTM E1799, Standard Practice for Visual Inspections of PhotovoltaicModules.
ASTM E1802, Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing ofPhotovoltaic Modules.
ASTM E1830-09, Standard Test Methods for Determining MechanicalIntegrity of Photovoltaic Modules.
ASTM E2047, Standard Test Method for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing ofPhotovoltaic Arrays.
ASTM E2236, Standard Test Methods for Measurement of ElectricalPerformance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator MultijunctionPhotovoltaic Cells and Modules.
ASTM E2481, Standard Test Method for Hot Spot Protection Testing ofPhotovoltaic Modules
UL standards
UL 1703, Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels.
UL 1741, Standard for Inverters, Converters, and Controllers for Use inIndependent Power Systems.
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Solar glazings - BIPV related standards
EN 410, Glass in building - Determination of luminous and solarcharacteristics of glazing.
EN 356, Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification ofresistance against manual attack.
EN 673, Glass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (Uvalue) - Calculation method.
EN 572-1, Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products - Part 1:Definitions and general physical and mechanical properties.
EN 572-2, Glass in Building - Basic soda lime slicate glass products - Part 2:Float glass.
EN 572-5, Glass in Building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products - Part5: Patterned glass.
EN 572-8, Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products - Part 8:Supplied and final cut sizes.
EN 572-9, Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products - Part 9:Evaluation of conformity/Product standard.
EN 1748-1-1, Glass in building - Special basic products -Borosilicate glasses- Part 1-1: Definition and general physical and mechanical properties.
EN 1748-2-1, Glass in building - Special basic products - Glass ceramics -Part 2-1 Definitions and general physical and mechanical properties.
EN 1748-1-2, Glass in building - Special basic products - Borosilicateglasses - Part 1-2: Evaluation of conformity/Product standard.
EN 1748-2-2, Glass in building - Special basic products - Glass ceramics -Part 2-2: Evaluation of conformity/Product standard.
EN 13024-1, Glass in building - Thermally toughened borosilicate safetyglass - Part 1: Definition and description.
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EN 13024-2, Glass in building - Thermally toughened borosilicate safetyglass - Part 2: Evaluation of conformity/Product standard.
EN 12600, Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method andclassification for flat glass.
EN 1288-1, Glass in building - Determination of the bending strength ofglass - Part 1: Fundamentals of testing glass.
EN 1288-2, Glass in building - Determination of bending strength of glass -Part 2: Coaxial double ring test on flat specimens with large test surfaceareas.
EN 1288-3, Glass in building - Determination of the bending strength ofglass - Part 3: Test with specimen supported at two points (four pointbending).
EN 1288-4, Glass in building - Determination of the bending strength ofglass - Part 4: Testing of channel shaped glass.
EN 1288-5, Glass in building - Determination of the bending strength ofglass - Part 5: Coaxial double ring test on flat specimens with small testsurface areas.
EN 14449, Glass in building - Laminated glass and laminated safety glass -Evaluation of conformity/Product standard.
ISO 3585, Borosilicate glass 3.3 -- Properties.
ISO 16293-1, Glass in building -- Basic soda lime silicate glass products --Part 1: Definitions and general physical and mechanical properties.
ISO 12543-1, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safetyglass -- Part 1: Definitions and description of component parts.
ISO 12543-2, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safetyglass -- Part 2: Laminated safety glass.
ISO 12543-3, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safetyglass -- Part 3: Laminated glass.
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ISO 12543-4, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safetyglass -- Part 4: Test methods for durability.
ISO 12543-5, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safetyglass -- Part 5: Dimensions and edge finishing.
ISO 12543-6, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safetyglass -- Part 6: Appearance.
ASTM C1172, Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass.
ASTM F1233, Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials AndSystems.
Telecontrol of PV power plants
This categoryinclude standardsreferring to remotecontrol ofphotovoltaic powerplants.
IEC 60870, Telecontrol equipment and systems.
International Standardization - Technical Committes
IEC TC82 - Solar photovoltaic energy systems.
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ISO TC180 - Solar Energy.
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ASTM E44 - Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources. Eachmain committee in ASTM International is composed of subcommittees that address specificsegments within the general subject area covered by the technical committee. For PV topicsE44.09 Photovoltaic Electric Power Conversion Subcommitte is responsible.
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SEMI - The SEMI International Standards Program is one of the key services offered bySemiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) for the benefit of the worldwide
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semiconductor, photovoltaic (PV) and flat panel display (FPD) industries.
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Photovoltaic module testing
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TÜV SÜD America - is a globally recognized testing, inspection and certification organizationoffering the highest quality services for a wide range of industries worldwide.
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Renewable Energy Test Center - RETC, LLC is an engineering services, test and certificationcenter for solar and renewable energy products.
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Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) - at present, Fraunhofer ISE has fouraccredited testing units: the Test Centre for Solar Thermal Systems, the Thermal-OpticalMeasurement Laboratory, the Test Centre for Photovoltaics and the ISE Calibration LaboratoryCalLab. Further service units include a test facility for compact heating and ventilation units, alaboratory for quality control of phase change materials (PCM) and a battery testinglaboratory.
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Arsenal Research - the accredited testing services range from performance tests of PV modulesaccording to EN 60904-1 to tests of type aptitude and registration of terrestrial PV moduleswith silicon solar cells (IEC/EN 61215), thin-film cells (IEC/EN 61646) and tests according to thesafety standard EN 61730.
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CENER - the CENER laboratories are authorised to perform certification tests underinternational standards of reference. This service is available for the different technologicalareas.
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Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory - PTL - Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory at Arizona StateUniversity was established in 1991. The main tasks are: develop a hands-on traininglaboratory for graduate and undergraduate students, provide state-of-the-art laboratoryequipment with which faculty, staff, and students could perform research; establish thecapability to perform qualification testing per all relevant national and international standards,including Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1703; provide PV module qualification testing servicesto the PV industry; provide related applied research to the PV industry etc.
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European Solar Test Installation (ESTI - Located in Ispra (Italy), the Institute for Environmentand Sustainability (IES) is one of the institutes that constitute the Joint Research Centre of theEuropean Commission. In line with the JRC mission, the aim of IES is to provide scientific andtechnical support to European Union strategies for the protection of the environmentcontributing to a sustainable development.
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Swiss PV Module Test Centre - ISAAC has over twenty years of experience in PV moduletesting and since 2001 an ISO 17025 accreditation for performance measurements of PVmodules.
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Photovoltaic products quality assurance
RAL Solar - der Güteschutz-Solar beinhaltet eine umfassende Gütesicherung fürSolarenergieanlagen in den Bereichen Solarwärme (Solarthermie) und Solarstrom(Photovoltaik). Dies wird durch ein detailliertes auf den anerkannten Regeln der Technik undder guten fachlichen Praxis basierendes Regelwerk erreicht.
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PV GAP - PV GAP is a not-for-profit organization, registered in Switzerland, that certifies thequality of PV systems and components. PV GAP also promotes the development and utilizationof internationally accepted standards that promote the integration of quality into all aspects ofPV energy delivery.
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NREL Photovoltaic Research - Measurements & Characterization.
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International Organisation for Standardization - ISO
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