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ASTM E 927 : 2019

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Standard Classification for Solar Simulators for Electrical Performance Testing of Photovoltaic Devices

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01-02-2019

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This classification provides means for assessing the suitability of solar simulators for indoor electrical performance testing of photovoltaic cells and modules, that is, for measurement current-voltage curves under artificial illumination.

Committee
E 44
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
8
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

1.1This classification provides means for assessing the suitability of solar simulators for indoor electrical performance testing of photovoltaic cells and modules, that is, for measurement current-voltage curves under artificial illumination.

1.2Solar simulators are classified according to their ability to reproduce a reference spectral irradiance distribution (see Tables G138 and E490), the uniformity of total irradiance across the test plane, and the stability of total irradiance over time.

1.3A solar simulator usually consists of three major components: (1) light source(s) and associated power supplies; (2) optics and filters required to modify the irradiance at the test plane; and (3) controls to operate the simulator, including irradiance adjustment.

1.4This classification is applicable to both pulsed and steady-state solar simulators.

1.5Many solar simulators also include integral data acquisition systems for photovoltaic performance testing; these data acquisition systems are outside of the scope of this classification.

1.6Light sources for weathering, durability, or conditioning of photovoltaic devices are outside of the scope of this classification.

1.7This classification is not applicable to solar simulators intended for testing photovoltaic concentrator devices.

1.8The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.9The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the hazards portion, Section 6, of this classification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.10This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM G 113 : 2024 Standard Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
ASTM G 173 : 2003 Standard Tables for Reference Solar Spectral Irradiances: Direct Normal and Hemispherical on 37° Tilted Surface
ASTM E 1036 : 2015 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
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ASTM E 1362 : 2015 Standard Test Methods for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Non-Primary Reference Cells
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ASTM E 772 : 2015 : R2021 Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
ASTM E 1036 : 2012 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
ASTM E 1362 : 1999 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells
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ASTM E 1036 : 2002 : R2007 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
ASTM E 2236 : 2010 : R2015 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Performance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multijunction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules
ASTM E 2236 : 2005 : REV A Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Performance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multijunction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules
ASTM G 173 : 2023 Standard Tables for Reference Solar Spectral Irradiances: Direct Normal and Hemispherical on 37° Tilted Surface
ASTM E 2236 : 2010 : R2019 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Performance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multijunction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules
ASTM E 1362 : 2010 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells
ASTM E 490 : 2000 : REV A : R2019 Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar Spectral Irradiance Tables
ASTM G 113 : 2016 Standard Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
ASTM E 2236 : 2002 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Performance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multijunction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules
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ASTM G 113 : 2022 Standard Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials

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