Photovoltaic panel parameter design specifications and standards

What are the parameters of photovoltaic panels (PVPS)?

Parameters of photovoltaic panels (PVPs) is necessary for modeling and analysis of solar power systems. The best and the median values of the main 16 parameters among 1300 PVPs were identified. The results obtained help to quickly and visually assess a given PVP (including a new one) in relation to the existing ones.

What are the nameplate ratings on photovoltaic panels & modules?

The nameplate ratings on photovoltaic (PV) panels and modules summarize safety, performance, and durability specifications. Safety standards include UL1730, UL/IEC61730, and UL7103, a recent standard for building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Safety standards ensure that PV modules demonstrate non-hazardous failure modes.

What are the safety standards for photovoltaic modules?

Safety standards ensure that PV modules demonstrate non-hazardous failure modes. Performance standards include IEC 61215, which specifies requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates, as defined in IEC 60721-2-1.

What are the performance standards for terrestrial photovoltaic modules?

Performance standards include IEC 61215, which specifies requirements for the design qualification and type approval of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates, as defined in IEC 60721-2-1. It applies only to crystalline silicon module types.

What are the performance PV standards?

The performance PV standards described in this article, namely IEC 61215 (Ed. 2 – 2005) and IEC 61646 (Ed.2 – 2008), set specific test sequences, conditions and requirements for the design qualification of a PV module.

What are the specifications of a PV system?

Specifications (often referred to, somewhat misleadingly, as metadata) include electrical characteristics of the PV modules, electrical connection topology, specifications of the inverters, geographic coordinates, orientation and spacing of the modules, tracking algorithms of the trackers, and shading conditions.