Iec 61730 2 addresses the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and. The international standards for photovoltaic p v module safety qualification, iec 61730 series 61730 1 and 61730 2, were recently updated to reflect changes in pv module technologies. No glowing or burning part of the pv modules may fall from the test rig. This international standard series lays down iec requirements of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for longterm operation in openair climates. List of international electrotechnical commission standards. This part of iec 61730 pertains to the particular requirements of construction. Or download the pdf of the directive or of the official journal for free. A new ul safety standard the new harmonized standard included the updates in iec 61730, published august 2016, as the basis for harmonization with ul 1703 and resulted in ul 61730 1 and ul 61730 2. Ul 617301 photovoltaic pv module safety qualification. There were so many comments to the iec 61730 1 cd and so much overlap between the two parts that it is likely that a.
Iec 61215 for crystalline silicon modules iec 61646 for thin film modules iec 62108 for cpv modules these qualification tests do an excellent job of identifying design, materials and process flaws that. All criteria for evaluation of the test results in accordance with iec 617302 apply to both the spread of flame test and to the burning. Solar photovoltaic energy systems etd 28 designator of legally binding document. The scope of iec 61730 1 is also applicable to this part of iec 61730. This standard attempts to define the basic requirements for various application classes of. Advances in materials, increasing system voltages and innovative designs are addressed with new and updated construction and testing requirements. Part 1 states the construction and component requirements for individual applications while part 2 contains all testing. While iec 617301 outlines the requirements of construction, this part of the standard lists the tests a pv module is required to fulfill for safety qualification. Most parts of this tuvstandard, together with some other international requirements, were accepted as the international standard iec 61730 photovoltaic pv module safety qualification, which was later issued as the european standard en 61730 with minor modifications. North american standard for solar pv panels 1 ul 1703. Iec 61730 2 is applied for safety qualification only in conjunction with iec 61730 1. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. Iec 617301, photovoltaic pv module safety qualification part 1. Visit our website and learn more about iec 61730 1.
Iec 61730 2 and en 61730 2 testing describes the testing requirements for photovoltaic modules in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation. In our lab in germany 30 % of the modules tested to the new standard show some form of chalking. For example, several of the tests in the revised iec 61730 standards are identical to those in the revised iec 61215 series, and failure modes and requirements are similar for both performance and safety aspects. Requirements for testing issued by the international electrotechnical commission iec was adopted by the bureau of indian standards on the recommendation of the solar photovoltaic. Iec ul 61730 the new harmonized standard for safety. Before and after the iec standard 62716 testing the solar module is checked according to iec 61215 and iec 617302 procedures and criteria. This international standard series lays down iec requirements of terrestrial. Specific topics are provided to assess the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and environmental stresses. Edition 2 of iec 61730 2 was circulated as a cd with national committee comments due on november 18, 2011. Following this is the recommended retesting sequence with parenthetical reference to the. Thinfilm terrestrial photovoltaic pv modules design qualification and type approval. Photovoltaic solar testing specifications iec 61646, iec. While iec 617301 outlines the requirements of construction, this part of the standard lists the tests a pv module is required to fulfill.
The recent international standard iec 61850 proposes a uni. However, the iec 61730 places greater emphasis on safety aspects related to protection. Part 1 lists general requirements, part 1x specifics for each pv technology and part 2 defines testing. Photovoltaic pv module safety qualification, part 1. This is an incomplete list of standards published by the international electrotechnical commission iec.
The international standards for photovoltaic pv module safety qualification, iec 61730 series 617301 and 617302, were recently updated to reflect changes. International standard iec 62892 has been prepared by iec technical. This indian standard part 2 which is identical with iec 617302. Standard iec 61215, iec 61730, tis 18432553 iso 9001.
Latest amendment of iec 61730 and its impact on backsheet. Iec 61215 for crystalline silicon modules iec 61646 for thin film modules iec 62108 for cpv modules these qualification tests do an excellent job of identifying design, materials and process flaws that could lead to premature field failures. The test sequence and pass criteria are designed to detect the potential breakdown of internal and external components of pv modules that would result in fire, electric shock, andor personal injury. Iec 61730 2 and en 61730 2 testing describes the testing requirements for photovoltaic modules in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation during their expected lifetime. Requirements for construction number of amendments. For the modifications listed below, the module design requirements and the module safety tests in iec 61730, shall be used as a guideline by the national certification body ncb and. Photovoltaic solar testing specifications iec 61646, iec 61215.
Both parts of the iec 61730 standard series work in conjunction. Requirements for photovoltaic modules tested under fire. This talk will provide a summary of how iec 61215 was. Feb 09, 2011 requirements from iec 61730 2 and ansiul 1703. Iec 61730 pertains to the particular requirements of construction. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them. International standard iec 61730 2 has been prepared by iec technical committee 82. Pvmodul sicherheitszertifizierung entsprechend iec 61730. The document is organized by major modification headings and specific supporting examples. A new ul safety standard the new harmonized standard included the updates in iec 61730, published august 2016, as the basis for harmonization with ul 1703 and resulted in ul 617301 and ul 617302. This publication has been drafted in accordance with the iso iec directives, part 2. The test sequence and pass criteria are designed to. This international standard series lays down iec requirements of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for longterm operation in openair. This edition of iec 612151 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the second edition of iec 61215.
Electrotechnical commission standards iec 61215 and iec 61730 published in 2016. The international standards for photovoltaic pv module safety qualification, iec 61730 series 61730 1 and 61730 2, were recently updated to reflect changes in pv module technologies. Published in 2016, the new second edition relies on the important and fundamental concepts from iec horizontal standards, in particular, the iec 60664 series. Cenelec en iec 617301 photovoltaic pv module safety. However, the standard itself is not easily understood by users other than. Understanding and simulating the iec 61850 standard.
While iec 61730 1 outlines the requirements of construction, this part of the standard lists the tests a pv module is required to fulfill for safety qualification. This is an incomplete list of standards published by the international electrotechnical commission iec the numbers of older iec standards were converted in 1997 by adding 60000. Standards for pv modules and components recent developments. The principal requirements in accordance with iec 61730 2 are that. The iec 61646 certification is for thinfilm pv modules and is in many aspects identical to the international standard iec 61215 for crystalline modules. Most parts of this tuv standard, together with some other international requirements, were accepted as the international standard iec 61730 photovoltaic pv module safety qualification, which was later issued as the european standard en 61730 with minor modifications. For more information on iec, ul or astm standards or to purchase a copy of the full specification, visit the following web sites. Edition 2 of iec 617301 was circulated as a cd with national committee comments due on. We present our understanding of the iec 61850 standard as well as the design and implementation of our simulation tool in this.
It has served as the initial bridge between the european and american guidelines, but the new revision will provide clearer requirements and. New structure of pv module type approval and safety qualification. How to achieve the revised iec 61215 and iec 61730. Edition 2 of iec 61730 1 was circulated as a cd with national committee comments due on august 10, 2012.
For the modifications listed below, the module design requirements and the module safety tests in. This standard attempts to define the basic requirements for various application classes of pv modules, but it cannot be considered to encompass all national or regional building codes. Pv module safety qualification according to iec 61730. For example, several of the tests in the revised iec 61730 standards are identical to those in the revised iec 61215 series, and failure modes and requirements are similar for both. All criteria for evaluation of the test results in accordance with iec 61730 2 apply to both the spread of flame test and to the burning brand test.
The certification mark certifies that the solar photovoltaic panels and related products provided have met applicable quality, performance andor safety standards compliant with all or specific sections of one. However, the standard itself is not easily understood by users other than domain experts. The international standards for photovoltaic p v module safety qualification, iec 61730 series 617301 and 617302, were recently updated to reflect changes in pv module technologies. Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic pv modules design qualification and type approval. Subsequently the new iec 61730, the standard for solar pv module safety and adopted in august 2016, provides minimum design requirements to assure the safety of the product during its operation. The scope of iec 617301 is also applicable to this part of iec 61730. The numbers of older iec standards were converted in 1997 by adding 60000.
908 416 954 106 480 1016 293 704 716 474 939 1346 196 466 1377 421 106 1586 820 1544 477 1335 108 1290 1122 902 998 1160 750 286 629 15 298