What is PD IEC TS 62994- EH&S risk assessment of Photovoltaic (PV) modules about?
PD IEC TS 62994 is an international standard that discusses PV modules through the life cycle.
PD IEC TS 62994 technical specification establishes definitions of terms of environmental health and safety (EH&S) risk assessment and also basic principles and general methods for the EH&S risk assessment for the PV module through its life cycle.
The definition of terms can be applied to the EH&S risk assessment through the life cycle of PV modules. Generally, evaluation methods for the EH&S risk assessment are divided in two cases:
- Ordinary foreseen routine operation, in which life cycle assessment method is applied
- Abnormal non-routine operation, in which risk assessment method is applied
Who is PD IEC TS 62994- EH&S risk assessment of PV modules for?
PD IEC TS 62994 on PV modules is relevant to:
- PV modules manufacturers
- Photovoltaic power system manufacturers
- Health and environmental safety bodies
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use PD IEC TS 62994- EH&S risk assessment of PV modules?
Environmental health and safety (EH&S) risk assessment is a process for characterizing and evaluating potential negative impacts on human health or the environment in order to implement mitigation measures. PV module EH&S risk assessment is very important for the safe and sustainable manufacture, use, and end-of-life treatment of PV modules.
PD IEC TS 62994 assists you in establishing definitions of words used in EH&S risk assessment, as well as basic principles and general methods for EH&S risk assessment for the PV module throughout its life cycle.
PD IEC TS 62994 helps you to characterize and evaluate potential adverse impacts to human health or the environment in order to develop policies to control and reduce them. While PV technologies have environmental advantages over traditional energy methods, PV modules can also contain hazardous materials.
The guidance in PD IEC TS 62994 for EH&S risk assessment for PV modules is important for the safe and sustainable manufacture, use, and end-of-life treatment of PV modules.
