This standard specifies the performance requirements for two types of terrestrial flat-plate solar photovoltaic modules suitable for use throughout Australia to produce electricity directly.A method of characterizing photovoltaic module performance is specified. Techniques for measuring module performance are described. Environmental and mechanical tests are specified.Some of the tests and measurements described may not be suitable for application to all types of photovoltaic cells or modules, e.g. thin-film cells or photo-chemical cells. However, the standard will in future be revised to take advantage of any developments in hardware or procedure.