This document identifies the evaluation and assessment requirements and practices for the purposes of certification and listing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. It has been obtained from the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) website:
Certification and listing of products is based on evidence acceptable to the certification body:
- that the product meets the standard
- that the manufacturer has staff, processes and systems in place to ensure that the product delivered meets the standard.
And on:
- periodic audits of the manufacturer including testing as appropriate;
- compliance with the contract with the certification body for listing and approval including agreement to rectify faults as appropriate.
Scope:
This scheme provides ongoing independent, third party assessment and approval of companies who wish to demonstrate that their solar PV module(s) meet and continue to meet the requirements of:
- BS EN 61215:2005 'Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval' or
- BS EN 61646:1997 'Thin film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval'.
Note 1: This scheme has some additional requirements for roof-integrated solar PV modules (see 5b.).
Note 2: A technical standard to cover bespoke glass/glass laminate PV panels is under development.
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