BS EN 61853-1:2011

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Sampling
4 Marking
5 Testing and pass criteria
6 Report
7 Power rating conditions
8 Procedure for irradiance and temperature performance
  measurements
9 Rating of power
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
         publications with their corresponding European
         publications

Defines requirements for evaluating PV module performance in terms of power (watts) rating over a range of irradiances and temperatures.

This part of IEC 61853 describes requirements for evaluating PV module performance in terms of power (watts) rating over a range of irradiances and temperatures. IEC 61853-2 describes test procedures for measuring the performance effect of angle of incidence; the estimation of module temperature from irradiance, ambient temperature and wind speed; and impact of spectral response on energy production. IEC 61853-3 describes the calculations of PV module energy (watt-hours) ratings. IEC 61853-4 describes the standard time periods and weather conditions that can be utilized for calculating standardized energy ratings.

The object of this part of IEC 61853 is to define a testing and rating system, which provides the PV module power (watts) at maximum power operation for a set of defined conditions. A second purpose is to provide a full set of characterization parameters for the module under various values of irradiance and temperature. This set of measurements is required in order to perform the module energy rating described in IEC 61853-3.