Ul Standard For Solar Panels

This safety performance and verification testing of pv modules is performed against ul 1703 and ul 61703 standards.

Ul standard for solar panels. This updated standard now becomes the baseline for the international harmonization committee ihc which will reconcile iec 61730 with ul 1703 the current u s. Considering these panels are made of glass and sensitive electronics meeting these requirements is difficult. March 15 2002 ansi approved. The expertise of ul s technical team and our certifications and test reports are recognized around the world by regulatory bodies.

Ul heavily contributed its technical expertise and hands on experiences with pv modules to the second edition of iec 61730. Ul published the first pv standard ansi ul 1703 safety of flat plate photovoltaic modules and panels in 1986 and has since harmonized the standard resulting in resulting in ul 61730 1 and ul 61730 2. Iec 61730 on the other hand is internationally recognized for safety standards and is more widely applicable to the global solar market. This is because ul 1703 is a mandate for solar panels sold and installed in north america.

We offer integrated test plans to assess products to the requirements for multiple countries concurrently as well as to the standards for safety that we write. How big are solar panels. Usa and international access in one standard. It s common for an individual solar module to hold certifications for both ul 1703 and iec 61730.

Ul standard ul 1703 edition 3 standard for flat plate photovoltaic modules and panels edition date.