SIST EN 12975-1:2006/kFprA1:2010
(Amendment)Thermal solar systems and components - Solar collectors - Part 1: General Requirements
Thermal solar systems and components - Solar collectors - Part 1: General Requirements
An error within the scope related to concentrating and tracking collectors was discovered in EN 12975-1:2006, that contradicts EN 12975-2:2006. In order to remove the error CEN/TC 312 resolves to create an erratum to EN 12975-1:2006 as follows: The last sentence of paragraph two of the scope reading "It is not applicable to tracking concentrating collectors" shall be deleted. A new paragraph shall be added after the second paragraph of the scope, reading "It is basically applicable to concentrating collectors; thermal performance testing as given in EN 12975-2, clause 6.3. (quasi dynamic testing) is also applicable to most concentrating collector designs, from stationary non-imaging concentrators as CPCs to high concentrating tracking designs.
Thermische Solaranlagen und ihre Bauteile - Kollektoren - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Installations solaires thermiques et leurs composants - Capteurs solaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales
Toplotni sončni sistemi in sestavni deli - Sprejemniki sončne energije - 1. del: Splošne zahteve
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Overview
SIST EN 12975-1:2006/kFprA1:2010 is an important European standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) under Technical Committee CEN/TC 312, focusing on thermal solar systems and components, specifically addressing solar collectors. This amendment corrects a scope inconsistency related to concentrating and tracking solar collectors found in the original EN 12975-1:2006 standard. It clarifies that the general requirements set forth in Part 1 are indeed applicable to concentrating collectors, thereby ensuring alignment with EN 12975-2:2006.
The standard plays a critical role in the design, testing, and evaluation of solar thermal collectors, promoting safety, performance, and interoperability within the solar energy industry throughout Europe and internationally.
Key Topics
General Requirements for Solar Collectors
Establishes baseline specifications and criteria for all types of solar collectors used in thermal solar systems.Scope Amendment for Concentrating Collectors
Removes the prior exclusion of tracking concentrating collectors from the scope, reflecting their inclusion with confirmed testing methodologies.Thermal Performance Testing
Specifies that the quasi-dynamic performance testing methods described in EN 12975-2:2006 (clause 6.3) are applicable to most concentrating collector designs, including:- Stationary non-imaging concentrators like Compound Parabolic Concentrators (CPCs)
- High concentrating, tracking solar collector designs
Consistency Across Standards
Ensures harmonization between Part 1 (general requirements) and Part 2 (testing methods), preventing conflicting interpretations in design and performance evaluation.
Applications
SIST EN 12975-1:2006/kFprA1:2010 is essential for stakeholders involved in the design, manufacturing, installation, and testing of solar thermal collectors used in:
- Residential and commercial solar water heating systems
- Industrial solar process heat applications
- District heating and cooling systems using solar thermal energy
- Solar thermal power plants utilizing concentrating collectors
By defining clear requirements and applicable testing methods for both flat-plate and concentrating solar collectors, this standard aids in achieving reliable system performance, efficiency, and safety under various operating conditions.
Related Standards
EN 12975-2:2006 – Thermal solar systems and components: Solar collectors - Part 2: Test methods
Provides detailed procedures for thermal performance testing, including the quasi-dynamic method vital for accurate assessment of concentrating collectors.EN ISO 9459 series – Thermal solar systems and components: Test methods for solar collectors
Offers complementary international standards for solar collector testing and validation.IEC 61215 – Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules (related photovoltaic standard)
Though focused on PV modules, it is relevant for integrated solar thermal/PV hybrid systems.
Practical Benefits
- Improved clarity on product applicability reduces ambiguity for manufacturers and testing laboratories working with various collector types.
- Enhanced reliability in performance certification ensures solar collectors, including advanced concentrating designs, meet stringent European quality and efficiency benchmarks.
- Supports innovation in solar collector technology by officially recognizing testing standards for cutting-edge concentrating and tracking solar thermal applications.
Adhering to SIST EN 12975-1:2006/kFprA1:2010 facilitates market acceptance and regulatory compliance across Europe, supporting the growth and deployment of efficient solar thermal technologies.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Thermal solar systems and components - Solar collectors - Part 1: General
Requirements
Thermische Solaranlagen und ihre Bauteile - Kollektoren - Teil 1: Allgemeine
Anforderungen
Installations solaires thermiques et leurs composants - Capteurs solaires - Partie 1:
Exigences générales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12975-1:2006/FprA1
ICS:
27.160 6RQþQDHQHUJLMD Solar energy engineering
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 12975-1:2006
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
May 2010
ICS 27.160
English Version
Thermal solar systems and components - Solar collectors - Part
1: General Requirements
Installations solaires thermiques et leurs composants - Thermische Solaranlagen und ihre Bauteile - Kollektoren -
Capteurs solaires - Partie 1: Exigences générales Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 312.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12975-1:2006. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, E
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12975-1:2006/kFprA1:2010 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Thermal solar systems and components - Solar collectors - Part 1: General Requirements". This standard covers: An error within the scope related to concentrating and tracking collectors was discovered in EN 12975-1:2006, that contradicts EN 12975-2:2006. In order to remove the error CEN/TC 312 resolves to create an erratum to EN 12975-1:2006 as follows: The last sentence of paragraph two of the scope reading "It is not applicable to tracking concentrating collectors" shall be deleted. A new paragraph shall be added after the second paragraph of the scope, reading "It is basically applicable to concentrating collectors; thermal performance testing as given in EN 12975-2, clause 6.3. (quasi dynamic testing) is also applicable to most concentrating collector designs, from stationary non-imaging concentrators as CPCs to high concentrating tracking designs.
An error within the scope related to concentrating and tracking collectors was discovered in EN 12975-1:2006, that contradicts EN 12975-2:2006. In order to remove the error CEN/TC 312 resolves to create an erratum to EN 12975-1:2006 as follows: The last sentence of paragraph two of the scope reading "It is not applicable to tracking concentrating collectors" shall be deleted. A new paragraph shall be added after the second paragraph of the scope, reading "It is basically applicable to concentrating collectors; thermal performance testing as given in EN 12975-2, clause 6.3. (quasi dynamic testing) is also applicable to most concentrating collector designs, from stationary non-imaging concentrators as CPCs to high concentrating tracking designs.
SIST EN 12975-1:2006/kFprA1:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 27.160 - Solar energy engineering. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12975-1:2006/kFprA1:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12975-1:2006+A1:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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