Photovoltaic module certification/laboratory accreditation criteria development
- National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)
- Arizona State Univ., Tempe, AZ (United States)
- SC-International Inc., Phoenix, AZ (United States)
- RD Associates, Tempe, AZ (United States)
This document provides an overview of the structure and function of typical product certification/laboratory accreditation programs. The overview is followed by a model program which could serve as the basis for a photovoltaic (PV) module certification/laboratory accreditation program. The model covers quality assurance procedures for the testing laboratory and manufacturer, third-party certification and labeling, and testing requirements (performance and reliability). A 30-member Criteria Development Committee was established to guide, review, and reach a majority consensus regarding criteria for a PV certification/laboratory accreditation program. Committee members represented PV manufacturers, end users, standards and codes organizations, and testing laboratories.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-83CH10093
- OSTI ID:
- 41360
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/TP-412-7680; ON: DE95004063; TRN: AHC29512%%98
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Apr 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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