ASTM E1362-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Non-Primary Reference Cells
Standard Test Methods for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Non-Primary Reference Cells
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 It is the intent of these test methods to provide a recognized procedure for calibrating, characterizing, and reporting the calibration data for non-primary photovoltaic reference cells that are used during photovoltaic device performance measurements.
5.2 The electrical output of photovoltaic devices is dependent on the spectral content of the source illumination and its intensity. To make accurate measurements of the performance of photovoltaic devices under a variety of light sources, it is necessary to account for the error in the short-circuit current that occurs if the relative spectral response of the reference cell is not identical to the spectral response of the device under test. A similar error occurs if the spectral irradiance distribution of the test light source is not identical to the desired reference spectral irradiance distribution. These errors are quantified with the spectral mismatch parameter M (Test Method E973).
5.2.1 Test Method E973 requires four quantities for spectral mismatch calculations:
5.2.1.1 The quantum efficiency of the reference cell to be calibrated (see 7.1.1),
5.2.1.2 The quantum efficiency of the calibration source device (required as part of its calibration),
Note 1: See 10.10 of Test Method E1021 for the identity that converts spectral responsivity to quantum efficiency.
5.2.1.3 The spectral irradiance of the light source (measured with the spectral irradiance measurement equipment), and,
5.2.1.4 The reference spectral irradiance distribution to which the calibration source device was calibrated (see G173).
5.2.2 Temperature Corrections—Test Method E973 provides means for temperature corrections to short-circuit current using the partial derivative of quantum efficiency with respect to temperature.
5.3 A non-primary reference cell is calibrated in accordance with these test methods is with respect to the same reference spectral irradiance distribution as that of the calibration source device. Prima...
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover calibration and characterization of non-primary terrestrial photovoltaic reference cells to a desired reference spectral irradiance distribution. The recommended physical requirements for these reference cells are described in Specification E1040. Reference cells are principally used in the determination of the electrical performance of a photovoltaic device.
1.2 Non-primary reference cells are calibrated indoors using simulated sunlight or outdoors in natural sunlight by reference to a previously calibrated reference cell, which is referred to as the calibration source device.
1.2.1 The non-primary calibration will be with respect to the same reference spectral irradiance distribution as that of the calibration source device.
1.2.2 The calibration source device may be a primary reference cell calibrated in accordance with Test Method E1125, or a non-primary reference cell calibrated in accordance with these test methods.
1.2.3 For the special case in which the calibration source device is a primary reference cell, the resulting non-primary reference cell is also referred to as a secondary reference cell.
1.3 Non-primary reference cells calibrated according to these test methods will have the same radiometric traceability as that of the calibration source device. Therefore, if the calibration source device is traceable to the World Radiometric Reference (WRR, see Test Method E816), the resulting secondary reference cell will also be traceable to the WRR.
1.4 These test methods apply only to the calibration of a photovoltaic cell that demonstrates a linear short-circuit current versus irradiance characteristic over its intended range of use, as defined in Test Method E1143.
1.5 These test methods apply only to the calibration of a photovoltaic cell that has been fabricated using a single photovoltaic junction.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as stan...
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Designation: E1362 − 15 An American National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Non-Primary
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Reference Cells
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1362; 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 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
1.1 These test methods cover calibration and characteriza-
standard.
tion of non-primary terrestrial photovoltaic reference cells to a
desired reference spectral irradiance distribution. The recom-
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
mended physical requirements for these reference cells are
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
described in Specification E1040. Reference cells are princi-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
pallyusedinthedeterminationoftheelectricalperformanceof
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
a photovoltaic device.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 Non-primaryreferencecellsarecalibratedindoorsusing 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
simulated sunlight or outdoors in natural sunlight by reference dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
toapreviouslycalibratedreferencecell,whichisreferredtoas ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the calibration source device. Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.2.1 Thenon-primarycalibrationwillbewithrespecttothe mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
same reference spectral irradiance distribution as that of the Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
calibration source device.
1.2.2 The calibration source device may be a primary
2. Referenced Documents
reference cell calibrated in accordance with Test Method
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1125, or a non-primary reference cell calibrated in accor-
E490Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar
dance with these test methods.
Spectral Irradiance Tables
1.2.3 For the special case in which the calibration source
E691Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
device is a primary reference cell, the resulting non-primary
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
reference cell is also referred to as a secondary reference cell.
E772Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
1.3 Non-primary reference cells calibrated according to
E816Test Method for Calibration of Pyrheliometers by
these test methods will have the same radiometric traceability
Comparison to Reference Pyrheliometers
as that of the calibration source device. Therefore, if the
E927Specification for Solar Simulation for Photovoltaic
calibrationsourcedeviceistraceabletotheWorldRadiometric
Testing
Reference (WRR, see Test Method E816), the resulting sec-
E948Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovol-
ondary reference cell will also be traceable to the WRR.
taic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sun-
light
1.4 These test methods apply only to the calibration of a
E973Test Method for Determination of the Spectral Mis-
photovoltaiccellthatdemonstratesalinearshort-circuitcurrent
match Parameter Between a Photovoltaic Device and a
versus irradiance characteristic over its intended range of use,
Photovoltaic Reference Cell
as defined in Test Method E1143.
E1021TestMethodforSpectralResponsivityMeasurements
1.5 These test methods apply only to the calibration of a
of Photovoltaic Devices
photovoltaic cell that has been fabricated using a single
E1040Specification for Physical Characteristics of Noncon-
photovoltaic junction.
centrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E44 on Solar,
GeothermalandOtherAlternativeEnergySourcesandisthedirectresponsibilityof
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Subcommittee E44.09 on Photovoltaic Electric Power Conversion. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published February 2016. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E1362-10. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E1362-15. the ASTM website.
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E1125 Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non- ∆T—t
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Designation: E1362 − 10 E1362 − 15
Standard Test MethodMethods for
Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic
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SecondaryNon-Primary Reference Cells
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1362; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 ThisThese test method coversmethods cover calibration and characterization of secondarynon-primary terrestrial photo-
voltaic reference cells to a desired reference spectral irradiance distribution. The recommended physical requirements for these
reference cells are described in Specification E1040. Reference cells are principally used in the determination of the electrical
performance of a photovoltaic device.
1.2 SecondaryNon-primary reference cells are calibrated indoors using simulated sunlight or outdoors in natural sunlight by
reference to a primary reference cell previously calibrated to the same desired reference spectral irradiance distribution.previously
calibrated reference cell, which is referred to as the calibration source device.
1.2.1 The non-primary calibration will be with respect to the same reference spectral irradiance distribution as that of the
calibration source device.
1.2.2 The calibration source device may be a primary reference cell calibrated in accordance with Test Method E1125, or a
non-primary reference cell calibrated in accordance with these test methods.
1.2.3 For the special case in which the calibration source device is a primary reference cell, the resulting non-primary reference
cell is also referred to as a secondary reference cell.
1.3 SecondaryNon-primary reference cells calibrated according to thisthese test methodmethods will have the same radiometric
traceability as the of the primary reference cell used for the calibration. that of the calibration source device. Therefore, if the
primary reference cellcalibration source device is traceable to the World Radiometric Reference (WRR, see Test Method E816),
the resulting secondary reference cell will also be traceable to the WRR.
1.4 ThisThese test method appliesmethods apply only to the calibration of a photovoltaic cell that demonstrates a linear
short-circuit current versus irradiance characteristic over its intended range of use, as defined in Test Method E1143.
1.5 ThisThese test method appliesmethods apply only to the calibration of a photovoltaic cell that has been fabricated using a
single photovoltaic junction.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.7 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E490 Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar Spectral Irradiance Tables
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E772 Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion
E816 Test Method for Calibration of Pyrheliometers by Comparison to Reference Pyrheliometers
E927 Specification for Solar Simulation for Photovoltaic Testing
E948 Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee E44.09 on Photovoltaic Electric Power Conversion.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010Dec. 1, 2015. Published July 2010February 2016. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
E1362-05.-10. DOI: 10.1520/E1362-10.10.1520/E1362-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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