Do PV modules need a certification?

Several international type approval standards have been released for PV modules, components, concentrating PV modules and assemblies, but this third party testing and certification is still not required by law in most cases. However, certificates document the adherence to a certain quality level and form the basis for PV project financing.

Does Indonesia have a PV module testing laboratory?

To ensure quality in government-funded PV projects and in the PV sector at large, the Gov-ernment of Indonesia in 2018 provided funding for a PV module testing laboratory covering all the tests required by IEC 61215.

Why do PV modules need accreditation services in Indonesia?

Internationally recognized accreditation services are re-quired in the manufacturing stage to ensure the technical competence of certification bodies and of calibration and testing laboratories. In Indonesia, the local PV industry comprises various module manufacturers who assemble PV modules.

What is a 'terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) module?

Test specification no. 503, ‘Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules with Crystalline Solar Cells – Design qualification and Type Approval,’ developed in Ispra, was adopted in 1993 as the standard IEC 1215 of the International Electrotechnical Commission (now IEC 61215) and in 1995 ratified as the European standard EN 61215.

Why is quality assurance important in the PV sector?

In recent years, however, awareness of the importance of effec-tive quality assurance has increased in the PV sector. It turns out that some of the installed systems have con-siderable quality deficiencies, and these have led to the non-achievement of expected output.

How does the US market affect PV module supply?

manage quality for their PV module procurement.Policy changes within the U.S. market significantly impacte PV module supply for buyers and manufacturers. The U.S. saw increased domestic manufacturing capacity, driven by the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act)