BS EN 61829:2016
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Photovoltaic (PV) array. On-site measurement of current-voltage characteristics
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
BSI | 2016 | 24 |
IEC 61829:2015 specifies procedures for on-site measurement of flat-plate photovoltaic (PV) array characteristics, the accompanying meteorological conditions, and use of these for translating to standard test conditions (STC) or other selected conditions. This new edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: – it addresses many outdated procedures; – it accommodates commonly used commercial I-V curve tracers; – it provides a more practical approach for addressing field uncertainties; – it removes and replaces procedures with references to other updated and pertinent standards, including the IEC 60904 series, andIEC 60891.
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6 | English CONTENTS |
7 | FOREWORD |
9 | INTRODUCTION |
10 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references |
11 | 3 Terms and definitions 4 Apparatus 4.1 Irradiance measurements in natural sunlight |
12 | 4.2 Module temperature measurements 4.3 Electrical measurements |
13 | 5 Measurement procedure 5.1 Choose and record appropriate conditions for measurement 5.2 Clean the modules 5.3 Check for shading |
14 | 5.4 Confirm uniformity of irradiance over the test array 5.5 Mount the reference device 5.6 Prepare to measure the array temperature |
15 | 5.7 Disconnect the array 5.8 Connect the measurement system to the array to be measured 5.9 Record electrical data and measurement conditions |
16 | 5.10 Record spectral data 5.11 Typical and extreme module selection |
17 | 6 Analysis 6.1 Adjust the measured irradiance for any deviation from reference conditions 6.2 Compute the average temperature of the array under test Figure 1 – Examples of extreme and central modules |
18 | 6.3 Compute the junction temperature 6.4 Translate the measurement to the desired test condition 6.5 Correct for soiling losses 7 Test report |
20 | Annex A (informative) Reference values and reference device A.1 Reference test conditions (RTC) A.2 Standard test conditions (STC) A.3 Reference device |
21 | Bibliography |