Solar PV System IEC Standards
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are designed, installed, tested, monitored, and maintained according to various IEC standards.
These standards cover PV array design, module safety, testing, installation, performance monitoring, maintenance, transportation and measurement methods.
Key IEC Standards for Solar PV Systems
IEC 62548-1:2023 – Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays – Part 1: Design Requirements Specifies requirements for the design of PV arrays and associated electrical components.
IEC 61730-1:2023 – Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 1: Requirements for Construction Covers construction requirements intended to ensure the safety of PV modules.
IEC 61730-2:2023 – Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing Defines safety testing requirements for PV modules.
IEC 61730-2:2023 RLV – Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification – Part 2: Requirements for Testing Redline version of the applicable IEC 61730-2 standard.
IEC TS 61836:2016 – Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems – Terms, Definitions and Symbols Provides terminology, definitions, and symbols used in solar PV systems.
IEC 60364-7-712:2017 – Low-Voltage Electrical Installations – Part 7-712: Requirements for Special Installations or Locations – Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Supply Systems Provides requirements for electrical installations incorporating PV power supply systems.
IEC 62805-2:2017 – Method for Measuring Photovoltaic (PV) Glass – Part 2: Measurement of Transmittance and Reflectance Specifies methods for measuring the optical transmittance and reflectance of PV glass.
IEC 62446-1:2016 – Photovoltaic (PV) Systems – Requirements for Testing, Documentation and Maintenance – Part 1: Grid-Connected Systems – Documentation, Commissioning Tests and Inspection Covers system documentation, commissioning tests, and inspection requirements for grid-connected PV systems.
IEC 62759-1:2022 – Photovoltaic (PV) Modules – Transportation Testing – Part 1: Transportation and Shipping of Module Package Units Specifies transportation and shipping tests for packaged PV modules.
IEC 61724-1:2021 – Photovoltaic System Performance – Part 1: Monitoring Defines procedures and equipment for monitoring PV system performance.
IEC 62446-2:2020 – Photovoltaic (PV) Systems – Requirements for Testing, Documentation and Maintenance – Part 2: Grid-Connected Systems – Maintenance of PV Systems Provides guidance and requirements for the maintenance of grid-connected PV systems.
IEC 60904-8:2014 – Photovoltaic Devices – Part 8: Measurement of Spectral Responsivity of a Photovoltaic (PV) Device Covers methods for measuring the spectral responsivity of PV devices.
IEC TS 60904-13:2018 – Photovoltaic Devices – Part 13: Electroluminescence of Photovoltaic Modules Addresses electroluminescence testing and evaluation of PV modules.
IEC 63202-1:2019 – Photovoltaic Cells – Part 1: Measurement of Light-Induced Degradation of Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells Specifies methods for measuring light-induced degradation in crystalline-silicon PV cells.
IEC TS 62804-2:2022 – Photovoltaic (PV) Modules – Test Methods for the Detection of Potential-Induced Degradation – Part 2: Thin-Film Provides test methods for detecting potential-induced degradation in thin-film PV modules.
IEC 60904-1:2020 – Photovoltaic Devices – Part 1: Measurement of Photovoltaic Current-Voltage Characteristics Specifies methods for measuring the current-voltage characteristics of PV devices.
IEC 62253:2011 – Photovoltaic Pumping Systems – Design Qualification and Performance Measurements Covers design qualification and performance measurement of PV-powered pumping systems.
IEC TS 62804-1-1:2020 – Photovoltaic (PV) Modules – Test Methods for the Detection of Potential-Induced Degradation – Part 1-1: Crystalline Silicon – Delamination Addresses testing for potential-induced degradation and delamination in crystalline-silicon PV modules.
IEC 60904-9:2007 – Photovoltaic Devices – Part 9: Solar Simulator Performance Requirements Defines performance requirements for solar simulators used for PV device testing.
IEC TS 63019:2019 – Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) – Information Model for Availability Defines an information model for representing and evaluating PV system availability.
IEC 60904-4:2009 – Photovoltaic Devices – Part 4: Reference Solar Devices – Procedures for Establishing Calibration Traceability Specifies procedures for establishing calibration traceability for reference solar devices.
IEC 61215-1:2021 – Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules – Design Qualification and Type Approval – Part 1: Test Requirements Specifies test requirements for design qualification and type approval of terrestrial PV modules.
IEC 62109-2:2011 – Safety of Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems – Part 2: Particular Requirements for Inverters Covers specific safety requirements applicable to PV inverters and other power-conversion equipment.
IEC 60904-1-1:2017 – Photovoltaic Devices – Part 1-1: Measurement of Current-Voltage Characteristics of Multi-Junction Photovoltaic (PV) Devices Specifies measurement methods for the current-voltage characteristics of multi-junction PV devices.
These IEC standards collectively address the design, construction, safety, installation, testing, transportation, performance monitoring, maintenance, and measurement of solar PV systems and components. Selecting the applicable standard depends on the type of PV equipment, system configuration, testing activity, and project requirements.
Note: IEC standards are periodically revised or replaced. Always verify the current edition and applicability with IEC and the relevant national/local requirements before using a standard for engineering or compliance purposes.