Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 1-1: Special requirements for testing of crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules

Designation Number:

CAN/CSA-C61215-1-1

Standard Type:

National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard

Standard Development Activity:

New Standard

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2017-10-24

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2017-11-15

Posted On:

2017-10-17

Scope:

This Standard lays down 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 IEC 60721-2-1. This standard is intended to apply to all crystalline silicon terrestrial flat plate modules. The object 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 climates described in the scope. This standard defines PV technology dependent modifications to the testing procedures and requirements per IEC 61215-1:2016 and IEC 61215-2:2016

Project need:

This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of CSA Group and CanmetENERGY (Natural resource Canada). It will provide the industry with the need to maintain the IEC 61215 standard up-to-date to reflect international best practices and also to be used to qualify to provincial renewable energy programs as quality assurance safeguards

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