Scope and object 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 IEC 60721-2-1. This part of IEC 61215 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.
IEC 61215-2:2016 history
0000 IEC 61215-2:2021 RLV
2018IEC 61215-2:2016/COR1:2018 Corrigendum 1 - Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 2: Test procedures
2016IEC 61215-2:2016 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval - Part 2: Test procedures