ASTM E1362-15(2019)
Standard Test Methods for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Non-Primary Reference Cells

Standard No.

ASTM E1362-15(2019)

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E1362-15(2019)

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover calibration and characterization of non-primary terrestrial photovoltaic reference cells to a desired reference spectral irradiance distribution. The recommended physical requirements for these reference cells are described in Specification E1040. Reference cells are principally used in the determination of the electrical performance of a photovoltaic device. 1.2 Non-primary reference cells are calibrated indoors using simulated sunlight or outdoors in natural sunlight by reference to a previously calibrated reference cell, which is referred to as the calibration source device. 1.2.1 The non-primary calibration will be with respect to the same reference spectral irradiance distribution as that of the calibration source device. 1.2.2 The calibration source device may be a primary reference cell calibrated in accordance with Test Method E1125, or a non-primary reference cell calibrated in accordance with these test methods. 1.2.3 For the special case in which the calibration source device is a primary reference cell, the resulting non-primary reference cell is also referred to as a secondary reference cell. 1.3 Non-primary reference cells calibrated according to these test methods will have the same radiometric traceability as that of the calibration source device. Therefore, if the calibration source device is traceable to the World Radiometric Reference (WRR, see Test Method E816), the resulting secondary reference cell will also be traceable to the WRR. 1.4 These test methods apply only to the calibration of a photovoltaic cell that demonstrates a linear short-circuit current versus irradiance characteristic over its intended range of use, as defined in Test Method E1143. 1.5 These test methods apply only to the calibration of a photovoltaic cell that has been fabricated using a single photovoltaic junction. 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E1362-15(2019) Referenced Document

• ASTM E1021 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Spectral Response of Photovoltaic Cells
• ASTM E1040 Standard Specification for Physical Characteristics of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells
• ASTM E1125 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Using a Tabular Spectrum
• ASTM E1143 Standard Test Method for Determining the Linearity of a Photovoltaic Device Parameter with Respect To a Test Parameter
• ASTM E490 Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar Spectral Irradiance Tables*， 2022-04-01 Update
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
• ASTM E772 Standard Terminology Relating to Solar Energy Conversion
• ASTM E816 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Pyrheliometers by Comparison to Reference Pyrheliometers
• ASTM E927 Standard Specification for Solar Simulation for Terrestrial Photovoltaic Testing
• ASTM E948 Standard Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight
• ASTM E973 Test Method for Determination of the Spectral Mismatch Parameter Between a Photovoltaic Device and a Photovoltaic Reference Cell
• ASTM G173 Standard Tables for Reference Solar Spectral Irradiances: Direct Normal and Hemispherical on 37° Tilted Surface*， 2023-03-01 Update

ASTM E1362-15(2019) history

• 2019 ASTM E1362-15(2019) Standard Test Methods for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Non-Primary Reference Cells
• 2015 ASTM E1362-15 Standard Test Methods for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Non-Primary Reference Cells
• 2010 ASTM E1362-10 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells
• 2005 ASTM E1362-05 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells
• 1999 ASTM E1362-99 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells