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BS EN 61215-1-2:2017:2018 Edition

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Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules. Design qualification and type approval – Special requirements for testing of thin-film Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) based photovoltaic (PV) modules

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BSI 2018 16
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This part of IEC 61215 lays down IEC requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates, as defined in IEC 60721‑2‑1 . This document is intended to apply to all thin-film CdTe based terrestrial flat plate modules. As such, it addresses special requirements for testing of this technology supplementing IEC 61215‑1:2016 and IEC 61215‑2:2016 requirements for testing.

This document does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration.

The object of this test sequence is to determine the electrical and thermal characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure in climates described in the scope. The actual lifetime expectancy of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated.

This document defines PV technology dependent modifications to the testing procedures and requirements per IEC 61215‑1:2016 and IEC 61215‑2:2016 .

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CONTENTS
8 FOREWORD
10 1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test samples
5 Marking and documentation
6 Testing
11 7 Pass criteria
8 Major visual defects
9 Report
10 Modifications
11 Test flow and procedures
11.1 Visual inspection (MQT 01)
11.2 Maximum power determination (MQT 02)
11.3 Insulation test (MQT 03)
11.4 Measurement of temperature coefficients (MQT 04)
11.5 Measurement of nominal module operating temperature (NMOT) (MQT 05)
11.6 Performance at STC (MQT 06.1) and NMOT (MQT 06.2)
11.7 Performance at low irradiance (MQT 07)
12 11.8 Outdoor exposure test (MQT 08)
11.9 Hot-spot endurance test (MQT 09)
11.9.1 Purpose
11.9.2 Hot-spot effect
11.9.3 Classification of cell interconnection
11.9.4 Apparatus
11.9.5 Procedure
11.9.6 Final measurements
11.9.7 Requirements
11.10 UV preconditioning test (MQT 10)
11.11 Thermal cycling test (MQT 11)
11.12 Humidity-freeze test (MQT 12)
13 11.13 Damp heat test (MQT 13)
11.14 Robustness of terminations test (MQT 14)
11.15 Wet leakage current test (MQT 15)
11.16 Static mechanical load test (MQT 16)
11.17 Hail test (MQT 17)
11.18 Bypass diode testing (MQT 18)
11.19 Stabilization (MQT 19)
11.19.2 Criterion definition for stabilization
11.19.3 Light induced stabilization procedure
11.19.4 Other stabilization procedures
11.19.5 Initial stabilization (MQT 19.1)
14 11.19.6 Final stabilization (MQT 19.2)
BS EN 61215-1-2:2017
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