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  • BS EN 61215-2:2017

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    Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules. Design qualification and type approval Test procedures

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  15-04-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-08-2018

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    This International Standard series lays down IEC requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates, as defined in IEC60721‑2‑1 . This part of IEC61215 is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat plate module materials such as crystalline silicon module types as well as thin-film modules. This standard does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration. The objective of this test sequence is to determine the electrical and thermal characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure in general open-air climates. The actual lifetime expectancy of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated.

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    Committee GEL/82
    Development Note Together with BS EN 61215-1, BS EN 61215-1-1, BS EN 61215-1-2, BS EN 61215-1-3 and BS EN 61215-1-4, it supersedes BS EN 61215. (11/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

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    EN 60904-3:2016 Photovoltaic devices - Part 3: Measurement principles for terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) solar devices with reference spectral irradiance data
    EN 60904-2:2015 Photovoltaic devices - Part 2: Requirements for photovoltaic reference devices
    IEC 60904-1:2006 Photovoltaic devices - Part 1: Measurement of photovoltaic current-voltage characteristics
    CLC/TS 61836:2009 Solar photovoltaic energy systems - Terms, definitions and symbols
    EN 60904-9 : 2007 PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - PART 9: SOLAR SIMULATOR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
    IEC 60904-10:2009 Photovoltaic devices - Part 10: Methods of linearity measurement
    IEC 60068-1:2013 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
    IEC 60904-9:2007 Photovoltaic devices - Part 9: Solar simulator performance requirements
    IEC TS 61836:2007 Solar photovoltaic energy systems - Terms, definitions and symbols
    IEC 60068-2-21:2006 Environmental testing - Part 2-21: Tests - Test U: Robustness of terminations and integral mounting devices
    EN 60068-1:2014 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
    IEC 60904-3 : 3.0 PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - PART 3: MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES FOR TERRESTRIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SOLAR DEVICES WITH REFERENCE SPECTRAL IRRADIANCE DATA
    EN 60904-8:2014 Photovoltaic devices - Part 8: Measurement of spectral responsivity of a photovoltaic (PV) device
    IEC 60904-8:2014 Photovoltaic devices - Part 8: Measurement of spectral responsivity of a photovoltaic (PV) device
    EN 60904-1:2006 PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - PART 1: MEASUREMENT OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CURRENT-VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
    IEC 60904-2:2015 RLV Photovoltaic devices - Part 2: Requirements for photovoltaic reference devices
    IEC 60721-2-1:2013 Classification of environmental conditions - Part 2-1: Environmental conditions appearing in nature - Temperature and humidity
    EN 60904-7:2009 Photovoltaic devices - Part 7: Computation of the spectral mismatch correction for measurements of photovoltaic devices
    IEC 60904-7:2008 Photovoltaic devices - Part 7: Computation of the spectral mismatch correction for measurements of photovoltaic devices
    EN 60068-2-21:2006 Environmental testing - Part 2-21: Tests - Test U: Robustness of terminations and integral mounting devices
    IEC 60904-3:2016 Photovoltaic devices - Part 3: Measurement principles for terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) solar devices with reference spectral irradiance data
    EN 60068-2-78:2013 Environmental testing - Part 2-78: Tests - Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
    EN 60891:2010 Photovoltaic devices - Procedures for temperature and irradiance corrections to measured I-V characteristics
    EN ISO 868:2003 Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) (ISO 868:2003)
    EN 62790:2015 Junction boxes for photovoltaic modules - Safety requirements and tests
    EN 60904-10:2010 Photovoltaic devices - Part 10: Methods of linearity measurement
    IEC 60904-2 : 3.0EN+(REDLINE+VERSION) PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - PART 2: REQUIREMENTS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC REFERENCE DEVICES
    IEC 60891:2009 Photovoltaic devices - Procedures for temperature and irradiance corrections to measured I-V characteristics
    EN 61215-1:2016 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1: Test requirements
    EN 60721-2-1:2014 Classification of environmental conditions - Part 2-1: Environmental conditions appearing in nature - Temperature and Humidity
    ISO 868:2003 Plastics and ebonite — Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness)
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