Manufacturers of turnkey solar simulator systems will thus receive an extended service for the measurement of PV modules or solar cells. Based on the international standard of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60904-9:2020, which has been comprehensively revised in 2020, the new TÜV Rheinland standard additionally takes into account important aspects of quality assurance. In addition to classification tests for module manufacturers, experts or testing and research institutes, the testing service provider now also offers certification for solar simulator manufacturers and their products. The requirements for this certification were recently changed to the new TÜV Rheinland standard 2 PfG 2788/12.21 “Classification of turn-key solar simulator systems for PV module and solar cell measurements”.
TÜV Rheinland continues to develop quality assurance The new standard scrutinizes further details for certification. Among other things, it takes into account the variation in technical performance between different systems of the same type and analyzes the possible effects of lamp changes. In addition, special effects that may occur during the specified service life of the lamps are closely monitored. The neutrality of environmental influences at the respective installation site is also a component of this extended test, as is the existence of a calibration management system and an appropriate calibration service. The extended scope of the certification also includes a review of technical documentation, training measures, troubleshooting instructions, and service and maintenance instructions. The first sun simulator system certified according to the new TÜV Rheinland standard 2 PfG 2788/12.21 is the MBJ Sun Simulator 4.0, including the WIDE/ECO/MAX variants, from Ahrensburg-based manufacturer MBJ Solutions GmbH.
For more information, visit https://www.certipedia.com/quality_marks/1111257143?locale=de at TÜV Rheinland.
