European and national standards for photovoltaic brackets

Why are international standards important in the photovoltaic industry?

ABSTRACT: International standards play an important role in the Photovoltaic industry. Since PV is such a global industry it is critical that PV products be measured and qualified the same way everywhere in the world. IEC TC82 has developed and published a number of module and component measurement and qualification standards.

What are IEC standards in photovoltaics?

IEC standards in photovoltaics were developed by TC82 “Solar photovoltaic energy systems” . The U.S technical advisory group (USTAG) feeds the input to IEC TC82 standards time to time. Both IEC and American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) International had published numerous PV standards in which many are similar and redundant.

Are there any national PV standards in the Netherlands?

There are no specific national PV standards; IEC standards apply instead. Two closely co-operating organisations are responsible for standards development in the Netherlands. 2.2.6.1. Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NNI) The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NNI or NEN) is the national standardisation body for the Netherlands.

Is there a standard for PV systems in Norway?

There is no official Norwegian standard for PV systems. This is because there are few suppliers / manufacturers, little interest from the authorities, and the fact that about 95 % of all installed PV systems have voltages of less than 48 V. 2.2.7.1. Standard Norge (SN)

How many standards are there for photovoltaic systems?

There are nearly 80 standards applicable to photovoltaic and five working groups in IEC TC82. For necessary safety requirements ‘Quality and Standards’ technologically need to be revised and up to date.

What standards are available for the energy rating of PV modules?

Standards available for the energy rating of PV modules in different climatic conditions, but degradation rate and operational lifetime need additional scientific and standardisation work (no specific standard at present). Standard available to define an overall efficiency according to a weighted combination of efficiencies.