What is BS EN 60904-1-1 - Multi-junction photovoltaic (PV) devices about?
BS EN 60904-1-1 specifies procedures for the measurement of the current-voltage characteristics of multi-junction photovoltaic devices in natural or simulated sunlight. It is applicable to single PV cells, sub-assemblies of such cells or entire PV modules. It is principally intended for non-concentrating devices, but parts may be applicable also to concentrating multi-junction PV devices. An essential prerequisite is the spectral responsivity of the multi-junction devices, whose measurement is covered by IEC 60904-8-1.
BS EN 60904-1-1 may be applicable to PV devices designed for use under concentrated irradiation if they are measured without the optics for concentration and irradiated using direct normal irradiance and a mismatch correction with respect to a direct normal reference spectral irradiance distribution is performed. The reference spectral irradiance distribution is provid...
BS EN 60904-1-1:2017 history
2017BS EN 60904-1-1:2017 Photovoltaic devices - Measurement of current-voltage characteristics of multi-junction photovoltaic (PV) devices