National Standard for Photovoltaic Power Generation and Energy Storage Products

What is photovoltaic reliability and standards development?

The reliability of photovoltaic (PV) systems refers to the ability of these technologies to dependably produce power over a long and predictable service lifetime. The ability to stand up to a variety of weather conditions also contributes to the reliability of these systems.

Where can I find a specific PV reliability and standards development project?

To view specific PV reliability and standards development projects, search the Solar Energy Research Database. Learn more about PV research, other solar energy research in SETO, and current and former funding programs.

What are the regulatory levels for photovoltaic systems?

At least three regulatory levels for the production, installation, operation and end of life of photovoltaic systems can be considered. Additionally, the Life Cycle Assessment methodology is also regulated by standards. In this chapter, the three levels are presented.

What impact do the standards have on the PV industry?

These standards have limited impact on the PV industry, where the use of plastic is low and the content of REEs in PV modules is almost non-existent (although the dependence is higher in electronic equipment of BoS).

What does the 14th 5 year plan mean for the photovoltaic industry?

An effort was initiated by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology since 2013, and reinforced in the more recent 14th Five Year Plan, with the aim to set standard conditions for the photovoltaic industry and promote a “healthy development” of the industry [12, 13].

How many IEC standards are there for photovoltaic technology?

There are currently 169 published IEC standards by TC-82 related to photovoltaic technology, and work is in progress for 69 more (new ones or revisions). This set of standards is the most broadly used by the scientific community and technicians in research centres and companies.