ASTM E772-15(2021)
(Terminology)Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
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1.1 This terminology pertains to the conversion of solar energy into other forms of energy by various means, including thermal absorption (i.e., solar thermal) and the photovoltaic effect (i.e., photovoltaics).
1.2 This terminology also pertains to instrumentation used to measure solar radiation.
1.3 This terminology also pertains to glass for solar energy applications.
1.4 Fundamental terms associated with electromagnetic radiation that are indicates as derived units in Standard IEEE/ASTM SI 10 are not repeated in this terminology.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E772 − 15 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Terminology of
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Solar Energy Conversion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E772; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope by Chemical Microscopy
D4865Guide for Generation and Dissipation of Static Elec-
1.1 This terminology pertains to the conversion of solar
tricity in Petroleum Fuel Systems
energy into other forms of energy by various means, including
D5544Test Method for On-Line Measurement of Residue
thermal absorption (i.e., solar thermal) and the photovoltaic
After Evaporation of High-Purity Water
effect (i.e., photovoltaics).
D7236Test Method for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed
1.2 This terminology also pertains to instrumentation used
Cup Tester (Ramp Method)
to measure solar radiation.
E349Terminology Relating to Space Simulation
1.3 This terminology also pertains to glass for solar energy
E490Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar
applications.
Spectral Irradiance Tables
1.4 Fundamental terms associated with electromagnetic ra- E491Practice for Solar Simulation for Thermal Balance
diation that are indicates as derived units in Standard IEEE/ Testing of Spacecraft
ASTM SI 10 are not repeated in this terminology.
E927Classification for Solar Simulators for Electrical Per-
formance Testing of Photovoltaic Devices
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E948Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovol-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
taic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sun-
standard.
light
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
E816Test Method for Calibration of Pyrheliometers by
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Comparison to Reference Pyrheliometers
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E1021TestMethodforSpectralResponsivityMeasurements
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
of Photovoltaic Devices
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
E1036Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Noncon-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
centrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays
Using Reference Cells
2. Referenced Documents
E1125 Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Us-
C162Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
ing a Tabular Spectrum
C1048Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tem-
E1171Test Methods for Photovoltaic Modules in Cyclic
pered Flat Glass
Temperature and Humidity Environments
C1651Test Method for Measurement of Roll Wave Optical
E1362Test Methods for Calibration of Non-Concentrator
Distortion in Heat-Treated Flat Glass
Photovoltaic Non-Primary Reference Cells
D1003Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance
E1462Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground
of Transparent Plastics
Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules
D1245Practice for Examination of Water-Formed Deposits
E2236Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Perfor-
mance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multi-
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junction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules
This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee E44 on Solar,
GeothermalandOtherAlternativeEnergySourcesandisthedirectresponsibilityof
E2527Test Method for Electrical Performance of Concen-
Subcommittee E44.01 on Terminology and Editorial.
trator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Systems Un-
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally
der Natural Sunlight
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E772–15. DOI:
10.1520/E0772-15R21.
F1863Test Method for Measuring the NightVision Goggle-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Weighted Transmissivity of Transparent Parts
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
G113Terminology Relating to Natural andArtificialWeath-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. ering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials
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G130Test Method for Calibration of Narrow- and Broad- absorption, n—transformation of radiant energy to a different
Band Ultraviolet Radiometers
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