IEC 61215
International standard for solar module design qualification and type approval testing.
Detailed Explanation
IEC 61215 is the foundational international standard for evaluating crystalline silicon solar module reliability. It specifies tests for thermal cycling (200 cycles), damp heat (1000 hours at 85°C/85% humidity), mechanical load (2400 Pa), hail impact (25mm ice balls at 23 m/s), UV exposure, and outdoor exposure. Passing IEC 61215 is mandatory for virtually every market globally and is a precondition for Bloomberg Tier-1 status. Certification is performed by TÜV Rheinland, Intertek, CGC, UL, and other accredited labs.
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