1.1 These test methods cover the electrical performance of photovoltaic modules and arrays under natural or simulated sunlight using a calibrated reference cell.
1.2 Measurements under a variety of conditions are allowed; results are reported under a select set of reporting conditions (RC) to facilitate comparison of results.
1.3 These test methods apply only to nonconcentrator terrestrial modules and arrays.
1.4 The performance parameters determined by these test methods apply only at the time of the test, and imply no past or future performance level.
1.5 There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
1.6 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM E1036M-96e2 Referenced Document
ASTM E1021 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Spectral Response of Photovoltaic Cells*, 1995-04-22 Update
ASTM E1039 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Silicon Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Primary Reference Cells Under Global Irradiation (Withdrawn 2004)*, 2021-03-02 Update
ASTM E1040 Standard Specification for Physical Characteristics of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells*, 1998-04-22 Update
ASTM E1125 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Using a Tabular Spectrum*, 1999-04-22 Update
ASTM E1328 Standard Terminology Relating to Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion*, 1999-04-22 Update
ASTM E1362 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells*, 1999-04-22 Update
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method*, 1999-04-22 Update
ASTM E772 Standard Terminology Relating to Solar Energy Conversion*, 1987-04-22 Update
ASTM E927 Standard Specification for Solar Simulation for Terrestrial Photovoltaic Testing*, 1991-04-22 Update
ASTM E941 Standard Test Method for Calibration of Reference Pyranometers With Axis Tilted by the Shading Method (Withdrawn 2005)*, 2017-08-17 Update
ASTM E948 Standard Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight*, 1995-04-22 Update
ASTM E973 Test Method for Determination of the Spectral Mismatch Parameter Between a Photovoltaic Device and a Photovoltaic Reference Cell *, 1991-04-22 Update
ASTM E1036M-96e2 history
2019ASTM E1036-15(2019) Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
2015ASTM E1036-15 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
2012ASTM E1036-12 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
2008ASTM E1036-08 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
2002ASTM E1036-02(2007) Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
2002ASTM E1036-02 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells
1970ASTM E1036M-96e2 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells