This international standard relates to secondary batteries used in electrical energy storage ees applications, and the associated methods of test, which are proposed for the verification of their safe operation, performance and endurance. Iec shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. International standard iec 603646 has been prepared by iec technical committee 64. Tamizhmani arizona state university prl tuv rheinland ptl presented at the 20 sandia pv performance modeling workshop santa clara, ca. Certification solar panel iec61215 iec61646 ul tuv. Ongrid applications are characterized by the fact that batteries are connected via. This first edition of iec 603646 replaces the second edition if iec 60364661, published in. May 12, 20 published by sandia national laboratories with the permission of the author. This standard is intended to apply to all crystalline silicon terrestrial flat plate modules. Iec standard iec system of conformity assessment schemes. Iec 61215 the iec 61215, respectively en 61215, comprises the examination of all parameters which are responsible for the ageing of pv modules and describes the various qualification tests on the basis of the artificial load of the materials. Neneniec 6121514 lays down iec requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for longterm operation in general openair climates, as defined in iec 6072121.
Mt 36mt 36 m i t f iec 60364maintenance of iec 60364553 cl 53153, clause 531 mt 37 maintenance of iec 60364553, clause 532 mt 38 maintenance of iec 60364553, clause 533 mt 39 maintenance of iec 60364553, clause 535 to 537 mt 40 maintenance of iec 6036 medical locations 21 normalisation. 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. The certification of solar panels with regards to quality, safety and technical issues are conducted according to rules defined by the iec. 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. In march 2016, the new iec 61215 standard on the certification of photovoltaic panels came into force. Iec61215 test report issued under the responsibility of. This document is intended to apply to all thinfilm cdte based terrestrial flat plate modules. The insulation test requirements are met after the tests. Nowadays it is required for most national and international funding programs.
The italian electrotechnical committee cei has yet to approximate the new standard. 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. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. This talk will provide a summary of how iec 61215 was. Lays down requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for longterm operation in general openair climates, as defined. Test report iec 61215 pv module safety qualification requirements for testing report reference no.
Mt 36mt 36 m i t f iec 60364maintenance of iec 60364553 cl 53153, clause 531 mt 37 maintenance of iec 60364553, clause 532 mt 38 maintenance of iec 60364553, clause 533 mt 39 maintenance of iec 60364553, clause 535 to 537 mt 40 maintenance of iec 6036. Futura primer fabricante del mundo en obtener las nuevas iec 61215 e iec 61730. Iec ts 61836, solar photovoltaic energy systems terms, definitions and symbols. Design qualification and type approval of pv modules acc. The international electrotechnical commission iec has released new editions of iec 61215, standards for terrestrial photovoltaic pv modules design qualification and type approval. The test certificate corresponding to iec 61215 iec 61646 has gained acceptance in the past few years as the quality symbol for pv modules.
Design qualification and type approval of pv modules. The following bibliographic material is provided to assist you with your purchasing decision. Iec standards often have multiple subpart documents. An iec 61215 iec 61646 test certificate always refers to the module construction type which has been subjected to the tests. Part 1 deals with test requirements, part 11 handles special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon photovoltaic pv modules, and part 2 describes test procedures. Waiting for the approved standard iec 6003423, in the paper the draft version is analyzed, together the possibility to use iec 60003421 standard, valid for sinusoidal supply, with pwm inverter. Electrical installations and protection against electrical shock. Their importance for the energy estimation models mani g. Standard iecen 61215 lays down requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial solar pv panels suitable for longterm operation in general openair climates it applies to all terrestrial flat plate module materials such as crystalline silicon panel types as. A special certification for concentrator pv cpv modules is necessary, because the high concentration of the solar irradiance through lenses or mirrors causes higher stress on the equipment. Iec 61215, iec 61646 and more explained the following test report forms are related. This document is intended to apply to all thinfilm amorphous silicon asi. 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. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats.