The ASTM standards include standards that pertain to PV technology:Į772-05: Standard Terminology Relating to Solar Energy Conversion (Also see WK26379 proposed revision below)Į927-10: Standard Specification for Solar Simulation for Terrestrial Photovoltaic TestingĮ948-09: Standard Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight (Also see WK22011 proposed revision below)Į973-10: Standard Test Method for Determination of the Spectral Mismatch Parameter Between a Photovoltaic Device and a Photovoltaic Reference CellĮ1021-06: Standard Test Method for Spectral Responsivity Measurements of Photovoltaic DevicesĮ1036-08: Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference CellsĮ1038-10: Standard Test Method for Determining Resistance of Photovoltaic Modules to Hail by Impact with Propelled Ice Balls (Also see WK26383 proposed revision below)Į1040-10: Standard Specification for Physical Characteristics of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference CellsĮ1125-10: Standard Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Using a Tabular SpectrumĮ1143-05(2010): Standard Test Method for Determining the Linearity of a Photovoltaic Device Parameter with Respect To a Test ParameterĮ1171-09: Standard Test Methods for Photovoltaic Modules in Cyclic Temperature and Humidity EnvironmentsĮ1328-05: Standard Terminology Relating to Photovoltaic Solar Energy ConversionĮ1362-10: Standard Test Method for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Secondary Reference CellsĮ1462-00(2006): Standard Test Methods for Insulation Integrity and Ground Path Continuity of Photovoltaic ModulesĮ1597-10: Standard Test Method for Saltwater Pressure Immersion and Temperature Testing of Photovoltaic Modules for Marine EnvironmentsĮ1799-08: Standard Practice for Visual Inspections of Photovoltaic ModulesĮ1802-07 Standard Test Methods for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic ModulesĮ1830-09: Standard Test Methods for Determining Mechanical Integrity of Photovoltaic Modules (Also see WK22007 proposed revision below)Į2047-10: Standard Test Method for Wet Insulation Integrity Testing of Photovoltaic ArraysĮ2236-10: Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Performance and Spectral Response of Nonconcentrator Multijunction Photovoltaic Cells and ModulesĮ2481-08: Standard Test Method for Hot Spot Protection Testing of Photovoltaic ModulesĮ2527-09: Standard Test Method for Electrical Performance of Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Systems Under Natural SunlightĮ2685-09: Standard Specification for Steel Blades Used with the Photovoltaic Module Surface Cut Test The ASTM technical committee dedicated to PV standard development is the E44.09 Photovoltaic Electric Power Conversion. ASTM has a portfolio of over 12,000 international standards aimed to improve product quality, enhance safety, facilitate market access and trade, and build consumer confidence.
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