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What is the IEC 61215 standard?

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What is the IEC 61215 standard?

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  1. This is an international standard for photovoltaic modules. This standard allows purchasers of PV modules that meet this standard to know that the module meets certain design standards that ensure that the module will be reliable and durable. In the language of the standard itself:

    CRYSTALLINE SILICON TERRESTRIAL  PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULES – DESIGN QUALIFICATION AND TYPE APPROVAL  

    1 Scope and object This International Standard 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. It applies only to crystalline silicon modules types. A standard for thin-film modules has been published as IEC 61646. This standard does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight. The object of this test sequence is to determine the electrical and thermal characteristics of the module and to show, as far as is 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.

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