EN IEC 61215-1-1:2021
(Main)Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules
Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules
This document lays down requirements for the design qualification of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in open-air climates. The useful service life of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated. Test results are not construed as a quantitative prediction of module lifetime. In climates where 98th percentile operating temperatures exceed 70 °C, users are recommended to consider testing to higher temperature test conditions as described in IEC TS 63126. Users desiring qualification of PV products with lesser lifetime expectations are recommended to consider testing designed for PV in consumer electronics, as described in IEC 63163 (under development). Users wishing to gain confidence that the characteristics tested in IEC 61215 appear consistently in a manufactured product may wish to utilize IEC 62941 regarding quality systems in PV manufacturing. This document is intended to apply to all crystalline silicon terrestrial flat plate modules. This document does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the irradiance, current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration. The object of this test sequence is to determine the electrical characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure outdoors. Accelerated test conditions are empirically based on those necessary to reproduce selected observed field failures and are applied equally across module types. Acceleration factors may vary with product design and thus not all degradation mechanisms may manifest. Further general information on accelerated test methods including definitions of terms may be found in IEC 62506. Some long-term degradation mechanisms can only reasonably be detected via component testing, due to long times required to produce the failure and necessity of stress conditions that are expensive to produce over large areas. Component tests that have reached a sufficient level of maturity to set pass/fail criteria with high confidence are incorporated into the IEC 61215 series via addition to Table 1 in IEC 61215-1:2021. In contrast, the tests procedures described in this series, in IEC 61215-2, are performed on modules. This document defines PV technology dependent modifications to the testing procedures and requirements per IEC 61215-1:2021 and IEC 61215-2:2021.
Terrestrische Photovoltaik(PV)-Module - Bauarteignung und Bauartzulassung - Teil 1-1: Besondere Anforderungen an die Prüfung von kristallinen Silizium-Photovoltaik(PV)-Modulen
Modules photovoltaïques (PV) pour applications terrestres - Qualification de la conception et homologation - Partie 1-1: Exigences particulières d'essai des modules photovoltaïques (PV) au silicium cristallin
IEC 61215-1-1:2021 est disponible sous forme de IEC 61215-1-1:2021 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.
Prizemni fotonapetostni (PV) moduli - Ocena zasnove in odobritev tipa - 1-1. del: Posebne zahteve za preskušanje fotonapetostnih (PV) modulov iz kristalnega silicija
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 61215-1-1:2016
Prizemni fotonapetostni (PV) moduli - Ocena zasnove in odobritev tipa - 1-1. del:
Posebne zahteve za preskušanje fotonapetostnih (PV) modulov iz kristalnega
silicija
Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1-1:
Special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules
Modules photovoltaïques (PV) pour applications terrestres - Qualification de la
conception et homologation - Partie 1-1: Exigences particulières d'essai des modules
photovoltaïques (PV) au silicium cristallin
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61215-1-1:2021
ICS:
27.160 Sončna energija Solar energy engineering
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61215-1-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2021
ICS 27.160 Supersedes EN 61215-1-1:2016 and all of its
amendments and corrigenda (if any)
English Version
Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and
type approval - Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of
crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules
(IEC 61215-1-1:2021)
Modules photovoltaïques (PV) pour applications terrestres - Terrestrische Photovoltaik(PV)-Module - Bauarteignung und
Qualification de la conception et homologation - Partie 1-1: Bauartzulassung - Teil 1-1: Besondere Anforderungen an
Exigences particulières d'essai des modules die Prüfung von kristallinen Silizium-Photovoltaik(PV)-
photovoltaïques (PV) au silicium cristallin Modulen
(IEC 61215-1-1:2021) (IEC 61215-1-1:2021)
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European foreword
The text of document 82/1824/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 61215-1-1, prepared by IEC/TC 82 “Solar
photovoltaic energy systems” was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN IEC 61215-1-1:2021.
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The text of the International Standard IEC 61215-1-1:2021 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
IEC 61215-1-1 ®
Edition 2.0 2021-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and type approval –
Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV)
modules
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
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ICS 27.160 ISBN 978-2-8322-9368-3
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Test samples . 7
5 Marking and documentation . 7
6 Testing . 7
7 Pass criteria . 7
8 Major visual defects . 7
9 Report . 7
10 Modifications . 7
11 Test flow and procedures . 7
11.1 Visual inspection (MQT 01) . 7
11.2 Maximum power determination (MQT 02) . 7
11.3 Insulation test (MQT 03) . 7
11.4 Measurement of temperature coefficients (MQT 04) . 8
11.5 Placeholder section, formerly NMOT . 8
11.6 Performance at STC (MQT 06.1) . 8
11.7 Performance at low irradiance (MQT 07) . 8
11.8 Outdoor exposure test (MQT 08) . 8
11.9 Hot-spot endurance test (MQT 09) . 8
11.9.1 Purpose . 8
11.9.2 Classification of cell interconnection . 8
11.9.3 Apparatus . 8
11.9.4 Procedure . 8
11.9.5 Final measurements . 8
11.9.6 Requirements . 8
11.10 UV preconditioning test (MQT 10) . 8
11.11 Thermal cycling test (MQT 11) . 9
11.12 Humidity-freeze test (MQT 12) . 9
11.13 Damp heat test (MQT 13) . 9
11.14 Robustness of terminations(MQT 14) . 9
11.15 Wet leakage current test (MQT 15) . 9
11.16 Static mechanical load test (MQT 16) . 9
11.17 Hail test (MQT 17) . 9
11.18 Bypass diode testing (MQT 18) . 9
11.19 Stabilization (MQT 19) . 10
11.19.1 Criterion definition for stabilization . 10
11.19.2 Light induced stabilization procedures . 10
11.19.3 Other stabilization procedures . 10
11.19.4 Initial stabilization (MQT 19.1) . 10
11.19.5 Final stabilization (MQT 19.2) . 10
11.20 Cyclic (dynamic) mechanical load test (MQT 20) . 12
11.21 Potential induced degradation test (MQT 21) . 12
11.22 Bending test (MQT 22) . 12
IEC 61215-1-1:2021 © IEC 2021 – 3 –
Figure 1 – Flow chart summary of MQT 19.2 . 12
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TERRESTRIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULES –
DESIGN QUALIFICATION AND TYPE APPROVAL –
Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of crystalline
silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules
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This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 61215-1-1, issued in 2016,
and constitutes a technical r
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