IEC 61730-1 - In Compliance Magazine

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Describes the fundamental construction requirements for photovoltaic modules in order to provide safe electrical and mechanical operation during their expected lifetime. Addresses the prevention of electrical shock, fire hazards, and personal injury due to mechanical and environmental stresses.

Basic Understanding of IEC Standard Testing for Photovoltaic Panels
The photovoltaic (PV) industry has experienced incredibly fast transformation after year 2000 as a result of extraordinary technology breakthroughs, from the material level up to large-scale module manufacturing.

With the PV industry expected to grow consistently in the coming years, two main questions are capturing the attention among market operators:
1. What constitutes a “good quality” module?
2. How “reliable” will it be in the field?

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