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    CAN/CSA-IEC 61215-2:18

    Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules — Design qualification and type approval — Part 2: Test procedures (Adopted IEC 61215-2:2016, first edition, 2016-03) | Modules photovoltaïques (PV) pour applications terrestres — Qualification de la conception et homologation — Partie 2 : Procédures d'essai (norme IEC 61215-2:2016 adoptée, première édition, 2016-03)
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    CSA Preface


    This is the first edition of CAN/CSA-IEC 61215-2, Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules — Design qualification and type approval — Part 2: Test procedures, which is an adoption without modification of the identically titled IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Standard 61215-2 (first edition, 2016-03). It replaces CAN/CSA-C61215:08, Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules — Design qualification and type approval (adopted IEC 61215:2005), and parts of CAN/CSA-IEC 61646:10, Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules — Design qualification and type approval (adopted IEC 61646:2008).


    For brevity, this Standard will be referred to as CAN/CSA-IEC 61215-2 throughout.


    This Standard identifies 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 60721-2-1:2013, Classification of environmental conditions — Part 2-1: Environmental conditions appearing in nature — Temperature and humidity. This Standard is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat plate module materials such as crystalline silicon module types as well as thin-film modules.


    This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.


    Scope and object


    This International Standard series lays down IEC 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. This part of IEC 61215 is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat plate module materials such as crystalline silicon module types as well as thin-film modules.


    This standard does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration.


    The objective of this test sequence is to determine the electrical and thermal characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure in general open-air climates. The actual lifetime expectancy of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated.


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    Préface CSA


    Ce document constitue la première édition de CAN/CSA-IEC 61215-2, Modules photovoltaïques (PV) pour applications terrestres —Qualification de la conception et homologation — Partie 2 : Procédures d'essai. Il s’agit de l’adoption, sans modification, de la norme IEC (Commission Électrotechnique Internationale) 61215-2 (première édition, 2016-03) qui porte le même titre. Il remplace CAN/CSA-C61215:08, Modules photovoltaïques (PV) au silicium cristallin pour application terrestre — Qualification de la conception et homologation (norme IEC 61215:2005 adoptée) ainsi que parties de CAN/CSA-IEC 61646:10, Modules photovoltaïques (PV) en couches minces pour application terrestre — Qualification de la conception et homologation (norme IEC 61646:2008 adoptée).


    Par souci de brièveté, tout au long de ce document, il sera appelé « CAN/CSA-IEC 61215-2 ».


    Cette norme énonce des exigences sur la qualification de la conception et l'homologation des modules photovoltaïques (PV) pour applications terrestres et pour une utilisation de longue durée dans les climats généraux à l’air libre, définis dans IEC 60721-2-1:2013, Classification des conditions d’environnement — Partie 2-1 : Conditions d’environnement présentes dans la nature — Température et humidité. Cette norme est destinée à s'appliquer à tous les matériaux de modules à plaque plane au silicium cristallin pour applications terrestres (p. ex., types de modules au silicium cristallin et modules à couches minces).


    Cette norme a été élaborée conformément aux exigences du Conseil canadien des normes concernant les Normes nationales du Canada. Cette norme a été publiée en tant que Norme nationale du Canada par Groupe CSA.


    Domaine d'application et objet


    Cette série de Normes internationales établit les exigences de l'IEC pour la qualification de la conception et l'homologation des modules photovoltaïques (PV) pour applications terrestres et pour une utilisation de longue durée dans les climats généraux à l'air libre, définis dans l'IEC 60721-2-1. La présente partie de l'IEC 61215 est destinée à s'appliquer à tous les matériaux de modules à plaque plane au silicium cristallin pour applications terrestres (p. ex.: types de modules au silicium cristallin et modules à couches minces).


    La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux modules utilisés avec un ensoleillement intense, même si elle peut être utilisée pour les modules à faible concentration (ensoleillement 1 à 3). Pour les modules à faible concentration, tous les essais sont réalisés en utilisant les niveaux de courant, de tension et de puissance prévus à la concentration théorique.


    L'objet de cette séquence d'essais est de déterminer les caractéristiques électriques et thermiques du module et de montrer, dans la mesure du possible avec des contraintes de coût et de temps raisonnables, que le module est apte à supporter une exposition prolongée aux climats généraux à l'air libre. La durée de vie réelle des modules ainsi qualifiés dépendra de leur conception, ainsi que de l'environnement et des conditions d'exploitation.

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    CAN/CSA-IEC 61215-2:18

    Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules — Design qualification and type approval — Part 2: Test procedures (Adopted IEC 61215-2:2016, first edition, 2016-03) | Modules photovoltaïques (PV) pour applications terrestres — Qualification de la conception et homologation — Partie 2 : Procédures d'essai (norme IEC 61215-2:2016 adoptée, première édition, 2016-03)

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    CAN/CSA-IEC 61646-10 (R2014)

    Thin-film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval (Adopted IEC 61646:2008, second edition, 2008-05) | Modules photovoltaïques (PV) en couches minces pour application terrestre - Qualification de la conception et homologation (norme IEC 61646:2008 adoptée, deuxième édition, 2008-05)

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    CAN/CSA-C61215-08 (R2013)

    Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval (Adopted IEC 61215:2005, second edition, 2005-04) | Modules photovoltaïques (PV) au silicium cristallin pour application terrestre - Qualification de la conception et homologation (norme IEC 61215:2005 adoptée, deuxième édition, 2005-04)

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    CAN/CSA-C61215-01

    Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules - Design Qualification and Type Approval (Adopted CEI/IEC 1215:1993, first edition, 1993-04) | Modules photovoltaïques (PV) au silicium cristallin pour application terrestre - Qualification de la conception et homologation (norme CEI/IEC 1215:1993 adoptée, première édition, 1993-04)

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