BS EN 61215-2:2017

Withdrawn

Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules. Design qualification and type approval Test procedures

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

15-04-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-08-2018

Publisher

British Standards Institution

This International Standard series lays down IEC requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates, as defined in IEC60721‑2‑1 . This part of IEC61215 is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat plate module materials such as crystalline silicon module types as well as thin-film modules. This standard 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 current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration. The objective of this test sequence is to determine the electrical and thermal 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 in general open-air climates. The actual lifetime expectancy of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated.

Committee	GEL/82
DevelopmentNote	Together with BS EN 61215-1, BS EN 61215-1-1, BS EN 61215-1-2, BS EN 61215-1-3 and BS EN 61215-1-4, it supersedes BS EN 61215. (11/2017)
DocumentType	Standard
ISBN	9780539016482
Pages	52
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Withdrawn
Supersedes	BS EN 61215:2005

Standards	Relationship
EN 61215-2:2017	Identical
IEC 61215-2:2016/COR1:2018	Identical
EN 61215-2 : 2017 COR 2018	Identical

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