Photovoltaic module certification and laboratory accreditation criteria development
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, Colorado 80401-3393 (United States)
- SC-International, 346 W. Pine Valley Dr., Phoenix, Arizona 85023-5266 (United States)
- Arizona State University, 1971 E. Huntington Dr., Tempe, Arizona 85282-2848 (United States)
- RD Associates, 146 E. Colt Rd., Tempe, Arizona 85284 (United States)
This paper overviews a model product certification and test laboratory accreditation program for photovoltaic (PV) modules that was recently developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Arizona State University. The specific objective of this project was to produce a document that details the equipment, facilities, quality assurance procedures, and technical expertise an accredited laboratory needs for performance and qualification testing of PV modules, along with the specific tests needed for a module design to be certified. The document was developed in conjunction with a criteria development committee consisting of representatives from 30 U.S. PV manufacturers, end users, standards and codes organizations, and testing laboratories. The intent is to lay the groundwork for a future U.S. PV certification and accreditation program that will be beneficial to the PV industry as a whole. {copyright} {ital 1996 American Institute of Physics.}
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-83CH10093
- OSTI ID:
- 450100
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9605265-; ISSN 0094-243X; TRN: 9703M0027
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 353, Issue 1; Conference: 13. NREL photovoltaics program review meeting, Lakewood, CO (United States), 16-19 May 1996; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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