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IEC Technical Committee TC82 was established in 1981. It is the most important international body regarding photovoltaic related standardization. The main tasks of TC82 are to prepare international standards for systems of photovoltaic conversion of solar energy into electrical energy and for all the elements in the entire photovoltaic energy system. TC82 has several working groups - each group is responsible for specific standardisation related topic (glossary, non concentrating modules, BOS, PV energy storage systems and concentrator modules). For further information about TC82 please visit IEC website.

ASTM Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources is composed of subcommittees that address specific segments within the general subject area covered by the technical committee. For PV topics E44.09 Photovoltaic Electric Power Conversion Subcommitte is responsible. For further information about ASTM E44 please visit ASTM website.


Terminology
This category include standards referring to basic terminology of solar electric systems.	IEC 60050, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV). ISO 80000-7, Quantities and units - Part 7: Light. ISO 9488, Solar energy - Vocabulary. ISO 21348, Space environment (natural and artificial) - Process for determining solar irradiances. IEC/CIE 017.4-1987, International lighting vocabulary, 4th ed. (Joint publication IEC/CIE). IEC/TS 61836 Ed.2, Solar photovoltaic energy systems - Terms, definitions and symbols. ASTM E1328, Standard Terminology Relating to Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion. ASTM E772, Standard Terminology Relating to Solar Energy Conversion. IEC/CIE 017.4-1987 - International lighting vocabulary, 4th ed, ISBN: 3900734070. Electropedia - Electropedia (also known as the "IEV Online") is the world's most comprehensive online electrical and electronic terminology database containing more than 20 000 terms and definitions in English and French organized by subject area, with equivalent terms in various other languages: Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Swedish (coverage varies by subject area).
Solar radiation
In this category standards referring to solar radiation measurement process, measurement instrument calibration and the like can be found.	ISO 9845-1, Solar energy - Reference solar spectral irradiance at the ground at different receiving conditions, Part 1: Direct normal and hemispherical solar irradiance for air mass 1.5. ISO 9846, Solar energy - Calibration of a pyranometer using a pyrheliometer. ISO 9847, Solar energy - Calibration of field pyranometers by comparison to a reference pyranometer. ISO 9059, Solar energy - Calibration of field pyrheliometers by comparison to a reference pyrheliometer. ISO 9060, Solar energy - Specification and classification of instruments for measuring hemispherical solar and direct solar radiation. ISO/TR 9901, Solar energy - Field pyranometers - Recommended practice for use. IEC 61725, Analytical expression for daily solar profiles ASTM G130, Standard Test Method for Calibration of Narrow- and Broad-Band Ultraviolet Radiometers Using a Spectroradiometer. ASTM G138, Test Method for Calibration of a Spectroradiometer Using a Standard Source of Irradiance. ASTM G167, Standard Test Method for Calibration of a Pyranometer Using a Pyrheliometer. ASTM E816, Test Method for Calibration of Pyrheliometers by Comparison to Reference Pyrheliometers. ASTM E824, Standard Test Method for Transfer of Calibration From Reference to Field Radiometers. ASTM E490, Standard Solar Constant and Zero Air Mass Solar Spectral Irradiance Tables. ASTM G173, Standard Tables for Reference Solar Spectral Irradiances: Direct Normal and Hemispherical on 37° Tilted Surface. ASTM G177, Standard Tables for Reference Solar Ultraviolet Spectral Distributions: Hemispherical on on 37° Tilted Surface. VDI 3786 Blatt 1, Environmental meteorology - Meteorological measurements - Fundamentals VDI 3786 Blatt 5, Meteorological measurements concerning questions of air pollution; global radiation, direct solar radiation and net total radiation WMO: Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation; WMO No.8, Seventh Edition, 2008, ISBN 978-92-63-10008-5 (9,1 MB) RReDC: Standard Solar Spectra World Radiation Center: The World Radiometric Reference (WRR)
Standards referring to solar cells and modules
Standards from this category regulate solar cells (modules) characteristic measurement, solar cells (modules) tests and other standards referring to solar cells (modules) production and testing - production procedure, mechanic or electric photovoltaic module testing, I-U module characteristics measurement etc.	EN 50380, Datasheet and nameplate information of photovoltaic module. EN 50461, Solar cells - Datasheet information and product data for crystalline silicon solar cells. EN 50513, Solar Wafers – Data sheet and product information for crystalline silicon wafers for solar cell manufacturing. IEC 60891, Procedures for temperature and irradiance corrections to measured I-V characteristics of crystalline silicon photovoltaic devices IEC 60904-1, Photovoltaic devices. Part 1: Measurement of photovoltaic current-voltage characteristics IEC 60904-2, Photovoltaic devices. Part 2: Requirements for reference solar cells PV Measurements - Reference Cells IEC 60904-3, Photovoltaic devices. Part 3: Measurement principles for terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) solar devices with reference spectral irradiance data IEC 60904-4, Photovoltaic devices - Part 4: Reference solar devices - Procedures for establishing calibration traceability IEC 60904-5, Photovoltaic devices - Part 5: Determination of the equivalent cell temperature (ECT) of photovoltaic (PV) devices by the open-circuit voltage method IEC 60904-7, Photovoltaic devices - Part 7: Computation of spectral mismatch error introduced in the testing of a photovoltaic device IEC 60904-8, Photovoltaic devices - Part 8: Measurement of spectral response of a photovoltaic (PV) device IEC 60904-10, Photovoltaic devices - Part 10: Methods of linearity measurement IEC 61215, Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval IEC 61277, Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) power generating systems - General and guide IEC 61345, UV test for photovoltaic (PV) modules IEC 61646, Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval IEC 61701, Salt mist corrosion testing of photovoltaic (PV) modules IEC 61730-1, Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 1: Requirements for construction IEC 61730-2, Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification - Part 2: Requirements for testing IEC 61829, Crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) array - On-site measurement of I-V characteristics IEC 62108, Concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies - Design qualification and type approval JRC-ISPRA 503, Qualification Test Procedures for Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Modules IEEE 1513, Recommended practice for qualification of concentrator photovoltaic modules
Solar simulators related standards
In this category various standards regulating solar simulators and testing methods are presented.	IEC 60904-9, Photovoltaic devices - Part 9: Solar simulator performance requirements ASTM E927, Standard Specification for Solar Simulation for Terrestrial Photovoltaic Testing. ASTM E948, Standard Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight. ASTM E1036, Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells. ASTM E1362, Standard Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference Cells. JIS C 8912, Solar simulators for crystalline solar cells and modules. JIS C 8912, Solar simulators for crystalline solar cells and modules.
Standards for photovoltaic systems
In this category various standards regulating modes of photovoltaic system functioning supervision or standards advising planning and implementation of such systems can be found. The category includes safety regulations, which have to be considered upon photovoltaic systems implementation.	IEC 60364-7-712, Electrical installations of buildings - Part 7-712: Requirements for special installations or locations - Solar photovoltaic (PV) power supply systems. IEC 61194, Characteristic parameters of stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) systems IEC 61702, Rating of direct coupled photovoltaic (PV) pumping systems IEC 61724, Photovoltaic system performance monitoring - Guidelines for measurement, data exchange and analysis IEC/PAS 62011, Specifications for the use of renewable energies in rural decentralised electrification IEC 61727, Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Characteristics of the utility interface IEC 61683, Photovoltaic systems - Power conditioners - Procedure for measuring efficiency IEC 61850-7, Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 7-420: Basic communication structure - Distributed energy resources logical nodes IEC 62093, Balance-of-system components for photovoltaic systems - Design qualification natural environments IEC 62116, Test procedure of islanding prevention measures for utility-interconnected photovoltaic inverters IEC 62124, Photovoltaic Stand-Alone Systems – Design Qualification and Type Approval IEC/TS 62257-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 1: General introduction to rural electrification IEC/TS 62257-2, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 2: From requirements to a range of electrification systems IEC/TS 62257-3, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 3: Project development and management IEC/TS 62257-4, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 4: System selection and design IEC/TS 62257-5, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 5: Protection against electrical hazards IEC/TS 62257-6, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 6: Acceptance, operation, maintenance and replacement IEC/TS 62257-7, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 7: Generators IEC/TS 62257-7-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 7-1: Generators - Photovoltaic arrays IEC/TS 62257-7-3, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 7-3: Generator set - Selection of generator sets for rural electrification systems IEC/TS 62257-8-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 8-1: Selection of batteries and battery management systems for stand-alone electrification systems - Specific case of automotive flooded lead-acid batteries available in developing countries IEC/TS 62257-9-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-1: Micropower systems IEC/TS 62257-9-2, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-2: Microgrids IEC/TS 62257-9-3, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-3: Integrated system - User interface IEC/TS 62257-9-4, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-4: Integrated system - Userinstallation IEC/TS 62257-9-5, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-5: Integrated system - Selection of portable PV lanterns for rural electrification projects IEC/TS 62257-9-6, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-6: Integrated system - Selection of Photovoltaic Individual Electrification Systems (PV-IES) IEC/TS 62257-12-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 12-1: Selection of self-ballasted lamps (CFL) for rural electrification systems and recommendations for household lighting equipment IEC 62446, Grid connected photovoltaic systems - Minimum requirements for system documentation, commissioning tests and inspection IEEE Std 1526, IEEE Recommended Practice for Testing the Performance of Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems
Standards for other parts/components of photovoltaic systems
The standards within this category refer to batteries, over-voltage protection components and other system components not included in the categories mentioned above.	EN 50524, Datasheet and nameplate information of photovoltaic inverters EN 50521, Connectors for photovoltaic systems – Safety. IEC 61173, Overvoltage protection for photovoltaic (PV) power generating systems - Guide IEC 61683, Photovoltaic systems - Power conditioners - Procedure for measuring efficiency IEC 61427, Secondary cells and batteries for solar photovoltaic energy systems - General requirements and methods of test IEEE Std. 937, Recommended practice for installation and maintenance of lead-acid batteries for PV systems IEEE Std. 1013, Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead-Acid Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems IEEE Std. 1361, Recommended practice for determining performance characteristics and suitability of batteries in PV systems
Test Reports Forms
	IECEE PV-DB-12M, IECEE CB BULLETIN - Information about IEC Standards and National Differences operated by the IECEE Members to issue (and Recognize) CB Test Certificates - 12-month subscription to online database comprising the Product Category PV: Photovoltaics IEC/TRF 61215 Ed.3, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61215: 2005 2nd Edition IEC/TRF 61215 Ed.1, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61215:1993 IEC/TRF 61646 Ed.4, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61646:2008 (2nd Edition) IEC/TRF 61646 Ed.2, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61646:1996 (1st Edition) IEC/TRF 61730-1 Ed.1, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61730-1 Ed. 1 IEC/TRF 61730-2 Ed.1, This Test Report Form applies to IEC 61730-2 Ed. 1
Other ASTM standards
	ASTM E973, Standard Test Method for Determination of the Spectral Mismatch Parameter Between a Photovoltaic Device and a Photovoltaic Reference Cell. ASTM E1021, Test Methods for Measuring Spectral Response of Photovoltaic Cells. ASTM E1038, Standard Test Method for Determining Resistance of Photovoltaic Modules to Hail by Impact with Propelled Ice Balls. ASTM E1040, Standard Specification for Physical Characteristics of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells. ASTM E1125, Standard Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Using a Tabular Spectrum. ASTM E1143, Standard Test Method for Determining the Linearity of a Photovoltaic Device Parameter with Respect To a Test Parameter. ASTM E1171, Standard Test Method for Photovoltaic Modules in Cyclic Temperature and Humidity Environments. ASTM E1462, Standard Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground Path Continuity of Photovoltaic Modules. ASTM E1596, Test Methods for Solar Radiation Weathering of Photovoltaic Modules. ASTM E1597, Standard Test Method for Saltwater Pressure Immersion and Temperature Testing of Photovoltaic Modules for Marine Environments. ASTM E1799, Standard Practice for Visual Inspections of Photovoltaic Modules. ASTM E1802, Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic Modules. ASTM E1830-09, Standard Test Methods for Determining Mechanical Integrity of Photovoltaic Modules. ASTM E2047, Standard Test Method for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic Arrays. ASTM E2236, Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Performance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multijunction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules. ASTM E2481, Standard Test Method for Hot Spot Protection Testing of Photovoltaic Modules
UL standards
	UL 1703, Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels. UL 1741, Standard for Inverters, Converters, and Controllers for Use in Independent Power Systems.
Solar glazings - BIPV related standards
	EN 410, Glass in building - Determination of luminous and solar characteristics of glazing. EN 356, Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against manual attack. EN 673, Glass in building - Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) - Calculation method. EN 572-1, Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products - Part 1: Definitions and general physical and mechanical properties. EN 572-2, Glass in Building - Basic soda lime slicate glass products - Part 2: Float glass. EN 572-5, Glass in Building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products - Part 5: Patterned glass. EN 572-8, Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products - Part 8: Supplied and final cut sizes. EN 572-9, Glass in building - Basic soda lime silicate glass products - Part 9: Evaluation of conformity/Product standard. EN 1748-1-1, Glass in building - Special basic products -Borosilicate glasses - Part 1-1: Definition and general physical and mechanical properties. EN 1748-2-1, Glass in building - Special basic products - Glass ceramics - Part 2-1 Definitions and general physical and mechanical properties. EN 1748-1-2, Glass in building - Special basic products - Borosilicate glasses - Part 1-2: Evaluation of conformity/Product standard. EN 1748-2-2, Glass in building - Special basic products - Glass ceramics - Part 2-2: Evaluation of conformity/Product standard. EN 13024-1, Glass in building - Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass - Part 1: Definition and description. EN 13024-2, Glass in building - Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass - Part 2: Evaluation of conformity/Product standard. EN 12600, Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classification for flat glass. EN 1288-1, Glass in building - Determination of the bending strength of glass - Part 1: Fundamentals of testing glass. EN 1288-2, Glass in building - Determination of bending strength of glass - Part 2: Coaxial double ring test on flat specimens with large test surface areas. EN 1288-3, Glass in building - Determination of the bending strength of glass - Part 3: Test with specimen supported at two points (four point bending). EN 1288-4, Glass in building - Determination of the bending strength of glass - Part 4: Testing of channel shaped glass. EN 1288-5, Glass in building - Determination of the bending strength of glass - Part 5: Coaxial double ring test on flat specimens with small test surface areas. EN 14449, Glass in building - Laminated glass and laminated safety glass - Evaluation of conformity/Product standard. ISO 3585, Borosilicate glass 3.3 -- Properties. ISO 16293-1, Glass in building -- Basic soda lime silicate glass products -- Part 1: Definitions and general physical and mechanical properties. ISO 12543-1, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safety glass -- Part 1: Definitions and description of component parts. ISO 12543-2, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safety glass -- Part 2: Laminated safety glass. ISO 12543-3, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safety glass -- Part 3: Laminated glass. ISO 12543-4, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safety glass -- Part 4: Test methods for durability. ISO 12543-5, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safety glass -- Part 5: Dimensions and edge finishing. ISO 12543-6, Glass in building -- Laminated glass and laminated safety glass -- Part 6: Appearance. ASTM C1172, Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass. ASTM F1233, Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And Systems.

International Standardization - Technical Committes
	IEC TC82 - Solar photovoltaic energy systems. Languages:
	ISO TC180 - Solar Energy. Languages:
	ASTM E44 - Committee E44 on Solar, Geothermal and Other Alternative Energy Sources. Each main committee in ASTM International is composed of subcommittees that address specific segments within the general subject area covered by the technical committee. For PV topics E44.09 Photovoltaic Electric Power Conversion Subcommitte is responsible. Languages:
	SEMI - The SEMI International Standards Program is one of the key services offered by Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) for the benefit of the worldwide semiconductor, photovoltaic (PV) and flat panel display (FPD) industries. Languages:
Photovoltaic module testing
	TÜV Rheinland - The work of TÜV is animated by the conviction that social and industrial development cannot be achieved without technical progress. Proceeding from 125 years of tradition and experience, our market activities are concentrated especially in the five fields of Industrial Services, Mobility and Transport, Product Safety and Quality, Education and Consulting, and New Business Development. Languages:
	Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) - at present, Fraunhofer ISE has four accredited testing units: the Test Centre for Solar Thermal Systems, the Thermal-Optical Measurement Laboratory, the Test Centre for Photovoltaics and the ISE Calibration Laboratory CalLab. Further service units include a test facility for compact heating and ventilation units, a laboratory for quality control of phase change materials (PCM) and a battery testing laboratory. Languages:
	Arsenal Research - the accredited testing services range from performance tests of PV modules according to EN 60904-1 to tests of type aptitude and registration of terrestrial PV modules with silicon solar cells (IEC/EN 61215), thin-film cells (IEC/EN 61646) and tests according to the safety standard EN 61730. Languages:
	CENER - the CENER laboratories are authorised to perform certification tests under international standards of reference. This service is available for the different technological areas. Languages:
	Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory - PTL - Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory at Arizona State University was established in 1991. The main tasks are: develop a hands-on training laboratory for graduate and undergraduate students, provide state-of-the-art laboratory equipment with which faculty, staff, and students could perform research; establish the capability to perform qualification testing per all relevant national and international standards, including Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1703; provide PV module qualification testing services to the PV industry; provide related applied research to the PV industry etc. Languages:
	JRC ISPRA - Located in Ispra (Italy), the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) is one of the institutes that constitute the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. In line with the JRC mission, the aim of IES is to provide scientific and technical support to European Union strategies for the protection of the environment contributing to a sustainable development. Languages:

Photovoltaic products quality assurance
	RAL Solar - der Güteschutz-Solar beinhaltet eine umfassende Gütesicherung für Solarenergieanlagen in den Bereichen Solarwärme (Solarthermie) und Solarstrom (Photovoltaik). Dies wird durch ein detailliertes auf den anerkannten Regeln der Technik und der guten fachlichen Praxis basierendes Regelwerk erreicht. Languages:
	PV GAP - PV GAP is a not-for-profit organization, registered in Switzerland, that certifies the quality of PV systems and components. PV GAP also promotes the development and utilization of internationally accepted standards that promote the integration of quality into all aspects of PV energy delivery. Languages:
	NREL Photovoltaic Research - Measurements & Characterization. Languages:

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