SolFocus, a developer of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) systems, says that its SF-1000P module has become the first CPV product to meet the rigorous performance, qualification and safety standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62108 standard.
The IEC 62108 standard for photovoltaic concentrators and receivers was created to verify the safety, photoelectric performance and environmental reliability of panels designed with CPV technology and is ready to be introduced to this emerging marketplace. The standard was designed to be universal, taking into account different environments and manufacturing technologies across geographies.
The SolFocus system was shown to meet all requirements of the IEC 62108 standard, which specifies the design qualification and type approval of concentrator photovoltaic modules and assemblies suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates. The electrical, mechanical and thermal characteristics of the SolFocus CPV system were shown to be safe, high-performing and capable of withstanding prolonged exposure in varied climates, says SolFocus.
SOURCE: SolFocus
