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Photovoltaics

As a part of the renewable energies life without solar energy is unimagebable. The safety requirements for photovoltaic systems and components are increasing constantly. Standards organizations all over the world are striving to update existing requirements and draft new standards.

Testing and certification services, in combination with the VDE safety and quality mark, is used by manufacturers as an advantage for the global marketing of their products and serves as an important orientation criterion for retailers, buyers, general contractors, installers, authorities and consumers.

When it comes to photovoltaic systems, which fulfill international standards and testing requirements, the consumer can rely on the fact that the complete installation as well as each component is safe and legally sound. Since photovoltaic installations are subject to extreme weather conditions tough environmental tests are obligatory.

Our offer for photovoltaic manufacturers: holistic testing of complete systems, components and installations.

Product testing and certification of photovoltaic components and systems

The VDE Institute is accredited by the Central Body of the Laender for Safety (ZLS) for the awarding of the VDE-GS mark for photovoltaic components and systems.

The product tests cover:

the complete system
the photovoltaic module (PV-Module)
the power inverter
the installation system
the connectors and cables
the outlets

Integral testing of complete systems, components and installations

The VDE together with its competency partners and the testing and certification partnership between VDE and Fraunhofer ISE offers competent, fast and high-value test services for manufacturers, installation companies and retailers. The service range in the field of photovoltaics, aside from the common testing of photovoltaic modules together with the partners, comprises of the assessment and certification of inverters, components and complete installations.