TestLab PV Modules

Module testing at TestLab PV Modules

Our services include all measurements and tests for the design qualification and type approval of PV modules. In addition, we gladly support our customers in solving individual challenges concerning the quality and service life of their products. Our comprehensive testing services for challenging climates, specific degradation risks and customer specific tests and benchmarks can be found here. Moreover, we apply our expertise to the development and revision of test standards.

 

Additional Testing Equipment

Field Test Sites

 

Analytic Equipment

Development of
International
Standards

Photovoltaics is one of the fastest growing economic sectors worldwide, driven by high cost pressure and accelerated innovation cycles. High level quality assurance of PV modules is becoming ever more important to strengthen the trust of investors.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and VDE Renewables have combined their expertise and established a joint service platform for manufacturers, installation companies and distributors. In the Fraunhofer TestLab PV Modules, which was founded in 2006 by Fraunhofer ISE in Freiburg, PV modules are tested according to IEC and European standards for design qualification and type approval, while VDE prepares the certification process and issues the respective certificates.

With Fraunhofer TestLab PV Modules, a path-breaking facility for the solar sector was established and accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005. Test Lab PV Modules is recognized as CB Testing Laboratory according to IECEE 01:2014-11, IECEE 02:2012-06 in compliance with the IECEE CB system.

Contact

Daniel Philipp

Contact Press / Media

Daniel Philipp

Head of TestLab PV Modules

Fraunhofer ISE
Heidenhofstr. 2
79110 Freiburg

Phone +49 761 4588-5414

Delivery address for PV modules:

Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
Heidenhofstrasse 5
79110 Freiburg
Germany

 

Delivery/collection times

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Please call 24 hours in advance when delivering or collecting goods!

Video, Brochure and Flyer: Service Life and Failure Analysis

Brochure: TestLab PV Modules

Flyer: PV Module Certification

Flyer: PID - Analysis and Mitigation

Flyer: UV Testing and Qualification of PV Modules and Materials