BS EN 61215-1-2:2017
Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules. Design qualification and type approval-Special requirements for testing of thin-film Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) based photovoltaic (PV) modules

Standard No.

BS EN 61215-1-2:2017

Release Date

2018

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

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BS EN 61215-1-2:2017

Scope

BS EN 61215-1-2:2017 lays down IEC requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in general openair 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.

BS EN 61215-1-2:2017 history

• 2018 BS EN 61215-1-2:2017 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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