Certification of Photovoltaic Modules
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Tests and certifications of photovoltaic modules in accordance with INMETRO ordinance 004/2011 and ordinance 140/2022
- Visual inspection
- Determination of Maximum Power - Test in the Solar Simulator
- Measurement of Electrical Insulation Resistance (dry and wet) -
PROCEL certification
Standards
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Inmetro Ordinance 004/2011
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Inmetro Ordinance 140/2022
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IEC 61215 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval
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IEC 61730 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification
Electroluminescence (EL) Test
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It is a diagnostic tool that is used to determine the optical and electronic properties of a module.
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Performance-limiting defects such as PID degradation, microcracks, cellular fractures, and defects are typically observable through imaging.
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Characterization of samples according to IEC 60904-13:2018
Damp Heat Test/ PID Test
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Damp Heat Test - Determine the photovoltaic module's ability to resist the long-term effects of moisture penetration. Performed in accordance with IEC 61215-2:2021.
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PID Test - Measure the ability of the photovoltaic module to resist degradation from the system voltage applied to the module. Performed in accordance with IEC 61215-2:2021.
Salt Mist Corrosion Test
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Determine the resistance of different photovoltaic modules to salt spray corrosion.
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Samples are tested in accordance with IEC 61701:2020 and IEC 60068-2-52:2018.
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In this climatic chamber it is possible to test the salinity resistance of various materials, such as PV components and structures.
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Note: the climate chamber is limited to modules with areas above 2.0 m²
Maximum Power Determination Test
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Used in the characterization of photovoltaic modules. In this test it is possible to determine the electrical characteristics of the module and trace the I-V and P-V curve.
Mechanical Load Test
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Determine the ability of the photovoltaic module to withstand minimum static and/or dynamic load.
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The test is carried out in accordance with IEC 61215-2:2021.
Electrical Insulation Resistance Test
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Determine whether the photovoltaic module is sufficiently isolated between energized parts and accessible parts.
