IEC 61730-1:2016
Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction

Standard No.

IEC 61730-1:2016

Release Date

2016

Published By

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Status

Be replaced 2023-09

Replace By

IEC 61730-1:2023

Latest

IEC 61730-1:2023

Replace

IEC 82/1128/FDIS:2016 IEC 61730-1:2004 IEC 61730-1 AMD 1:2011 IEC 61730-1 AMD 2:2013 IEC 61730-1 Edition 1.2:2013

Scope

This part of IEC 61730 specifies and describes the fundamental construction requirements for photovoltaic (PV) modules in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation. Specific topics are provided to assess the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and environmental stresses. This part of IEC 61730 pertains to the particular requirements of construction. IEC 61730-2 defines the requirements for testing. This International Standard series lays down IEC requirements of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in open-air climates. This standard is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat plate module materials such as crystalline silicon module types as well as thin-film modules. PV modules covered by this standard are limited to a maximum DC system voltage of 1500 V. This International Standard defines the basic requirements for various applications of PV modules, but it cannot be considered to encompass all national or regional codes. Specific requirements, e. g. for building, marine and vehicle applications, are not covered. This International Standard does not address specific requirements for products that combine a PV module with power conversion equipment, monitoring or control electronics, such as integrated inverters, converters or output disabling functions. While parts of this standard may be applicable to flat plate PV modules with internally generated low level concentration below 3 times, it was not written specifically to address these concerns. This International Standard is designed to coordinate with the test sequences in the IEC 61215 series, so that a single set of samples may be used to perform both the safety and qualification of a photovoltaic module design. The object of this International Standard is to define the requirements for the construction of photovoltaic modules with respect to safety. These requirements are intended to minimize the misapplication and misuse of PV modules or the failure of their components which could result in fire, electric shock and personal injury. Additional construction requirements outlined in relevant ISO standards, or the national or local codes which govern the installation and use of these PV modules in their intended locations, should be considered in addition to the requirements contained within this standard.

IEC 61730-1:2016 Referenced Document

• EN 50618:2014 Electric cables for photovoltaic systems (BT(DE/NOT)258)
• IEC 60050-101:1998 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 101: Mathematics
• IEC 60050-102:2007 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 102: Mathematics - General concepts and linear algebra
• IEC 60050-103:2009 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 103: Mathematics - Functions
• IEC 60050-111:1996 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Chapter 111: Physics and chemistry
• IEC 60050-112:2010 Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International – Partie 112: Grandeurs et unités (Edition 1.0)
• IEC 60050-113:2011 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 113: Physics for electrotechnology
• IEC 60050-114:2014 International electrotechnical vocabulary - Part 114: Electrochemistry
• IEC 60050-121:1998 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 121: Electromagnetism
• IEC 60050-131:2002 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 131: Circuit theory
• IEC 60050-141:2004 Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International Partie 141: Systèmes et circuits polyphasés (Edition 1.0; Replaces IEC 60050-131A: 1982)
• IEC 60050-151:2001 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 151: Electrical and magnetic devices
• IEC 60050-161:1990 International elektrotechnical vocabulary; chapter 161: electromagnetic compatibility
• IEC 60050-55:1970 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary. Part 55 : Telegraphy and telephony

IEC 61730-1:2016 history

• 2023 IEC 61730-1:2023
• 2016 IEC 61730-1:2016 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction
• 2013 IEC 61730-1:2004/AMD2:2013 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction
• 2013 IEC 61730-1:2013 Qualification pour la s?reté de fonctionnement des modules photovolta?ques (PV) – Partie 1: Exigences pour la construction (Edition 1.2 Consolidated Reprint)
• 2011 IEC 61730-1:2004/AMD1:2011 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction
• 2004 IEC 61730-1:2004 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction