What is PD IEC TS 63140 about?
PD IEC TS 63140 is an international document that provides test methods for quantifying the permanent change in a monolithically integrated PV module’s power output that may result from some potential partial shade conditions.
PD IEC TS 63140 is applicable to monolithically integrated PV modules with one series connected cell group or with multiple series-connected cell groups that are in turn connected in parallel.
The physical tests prescribed in PD IEC TS 63140 are applies without regard to manufacturer documentation or warranty policy, which may forbid certain shadows. The tests may therefore go beyond intended use, testing a module’s response to misuse. The tests are accelerated tests.
Note: PD IEC TS 63140 is not applicable to photovoltaic modules formed by the interconnection of separate cells.
Who is PD IEC TS 63140 for?
PD IEC TS 63140 on photovoltaic modules is applicable in:
- Manufactures for monolithic photovoltaic modules
- Testing for photovoltaic modules/ solar panels
- Companies dealing with photovoltaic modules/ solar panels
Why should you use PD IEC TS 63140?
Photovoltaic modules also known as solar panels, is a web which captures solar power to transform it into sustainable energy.
Monolithically integrated which is composed of multiple solar cells built on the same substrate or superstrate and integrated through scribing processes during fabrication.
PD IEC TS 63140:2021 gives you the endurance testing for monolithically integrated products with three types of tests such as: use test (test U), misuse test (test M) and severe misuse test (test SM), which will help in manufacturing for photovoltaic modules.
