IEC TS 62915:2018(E) sets forth a uniform approach to maintain type approval, design and safety qualification of terrestrial PV modules that have undergone, or will undergo modification from their originally assessed design. Changes in material selection, components and manufacturing process can impact electrical performance, reliability and safety of the modified product. This document lists typical modifications and the resulting requirements for retesting based on the different test standards. This document is closely related to the IEC 61215 and IEC 61730 series of standards.
IEC 61215 (all parts) Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and type approval
IEC 61215-1:2016 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and type approval – Part 1: Test requirements
IEC 61215-2:2016 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and type approval – Part 2: Test procedures
IEC 61215 (all parts) Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and type approval
IEC 61215-1:2016 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and type approval – Part 1: Test requirements
IEC 61215-2:2016 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and type approval – Part 2: Test procedures
IEC 61730 (all parts) Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification
IEC 61730-1:2016 Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification – Part 1: Requirements for construction
IEC 62790 Junction boxes for photovoltaic modules – Safety requirements and tests
IEC TS 61836 Solar photovoltaic energy systems – Terms, definitions and symbols