Regulations

PV CYCLE is a non-profit organisation, founded in 2007, whose goal is to set up a voluntary module collection and recycling scheme for the PV industry. The association is based in Brussels has a total of 107 members. At the end of their useful...

International Standard IEC 61215 includes the examination of all ageing and wear parameters and other photovoltaic module tests in which the modules are subjected to various "loads" and artificial environmental conditions. These include, to...

IEC 61646 certification for thin-film photovoltaic modules is in many ways identical to IEC 61215. The main distinction lies in the different technology used to build the solar panel, which undergoes further testing to check for decreased...

Regarding "human safety" and the external mechanical stress reliability of photovoltaic modules, IEC 61646 and IEC 61215 did not suffice and therefore it was decided to certify the modules separately for these particular aspects, setting out the...

For modules that are designed for use, during their lifetime, in highly corrosive atmospheres, the resistance against the effects of corrosion must be checked, especially if they are to be installed on or near the coast. These tests also check...