ISO 14001 is one of the worlds foremost environmental management systems standards. It is designed to provide assurance to company management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and improved. ISO 14001 sets standards of stewardship for the environment that also help reduce cost of waste management, save in consumption of energy and materials, and lower distribution costs.
OHSAS 18001 is a British standard for occupational health and safety management systems that is also globally recognized. It helps organizations reduce risks to personnel and put the right health and safety measures in place. The standard also helps companies find ways to improve and maintain occupational health and safety systems.
These ISO and OHSAS standards are routinely required in numerous applications and projects involving solar energy, and by attaining these certifications Solar Frontiers modules qualify to be included in such applications and projects. Both certifications are compulsory for projects in Italy to be eligible for the countrys feed-in tariff, in accordance with Italys 4th and 5th Conto Energia. Other countries such as the UK, France and Mexico are considering similar requirements.
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 are also an essential part of Solar Frontiers commitment to ensuring minimum impact on the environment and maximum safety of its employees.
ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications are part of our constant commitment to quality, the environment, and occupational health and safety, said Atsuhiko Hirano, Director and Senior Vice President at Solar Frontier. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the worlds standards for solar energy in these areas.
Solar Frontier also meets appropriate standards set by Japan Electrical Safety and Environment Technology (JET), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and the EU Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. Certifications for salt and ammonia resistance performed by TUV Rheinland confirm Solar Frontier modules suitability for installation in coastal and agricultural areas.
These challenging certifications along with extensive in-house testing help to assure customers that Solar Frontiers made-in-Japan solar modules deliver high performance over the lifetime of projects.
