Ul Standards 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.

Ul standards for solar panels. March 15 2002 ansi approved. Benefits of bipv standards. Any part of the tracker that is utilized for mechanical support bonding or grounding of the solar devices shall comply with the standard for mounting systems mounting devices clamping retention devices and ground lugs for use with flat plate photovoltaic modules and panels ul 2703 or as referenced to ul 2703 within the requirements of this standard. Find out more here.

Ul standard ul 1703 edition 3 standard for flat plate photovoltaic modules and panels edition date. 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. Ul is deeply involved in codes and standards development and is uniquely positioned as a leader in the building and solar industries to advance the testing and certification of bipv products into the building envelope. Ul 1699 for arc fault circuit interrupters.

The clean energy council has compiled a list of approved products including solar pv modules panels and grid connect inverters that meet these standards. This safety performance and verification testing of pv modules is performed against ul 1703 and ul 61703 standards. Iec 61215 is one of the fundamental testing standards for residential solar panels. The expertise of ul s technical team and our certifications and test reports are recognized around the world by regulatory bodies.

Ul s standards technical panels stps serve as the consensus body for both american national standards ans and national standards of canada nsc. Essential information about ul s standards development programs how to access standards and how to participate in the ul programs used to develop standards is available on this site. Pv specific ul standards include. The first test requires lab technicians to drop a two inch solid steel sphere from a height of 51 inches onto the surface of the pv module.

If a solar panel module successfully passes the iec 61215 standards it s completed a number of stress tests and performs well in regards to quality performance and safety. Ul s standards are essential to helping ensure public safety and confidence reduce costs improve quality and market products and services.