Solar PV Testing

Whatever your solar PV testing needs are, we have you covered.

We've been manufacturing solar PV testing solutions for nearly a decade and have become a trusted name within the industry. Whether you are a residential, commercial or utility scale PV installer, or testing 1000V and 1500V installations, we have a PV testing solution for you.

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About Solar Testing

What is Solar PV Testing?

The term photovoltaic (PV) refers to a system that uses semiconductor materials to convert light into electricity - resulting in a photovoltaic effect. PV systems come in varying sizes and formats, so an understanding of PV components and how they are used is needed before PV testing can be performed.

Why do we test solar installations?

Solar PV systems have been, and are being, installed in vast numbers all over the World. Such systems are expected to perform for decades, but also during this period, operate safely. Unfortunately, many PV systems have not been correctly installed or placed into service with little ongoing maintenance, which ultimately leads to a loss in potential revenue from the installation but could be a danger to life.

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How do we carry out Solar PV Testing?

Unlike most other electrical systems, the DC side of PV cannot always be switched off or made dead to allow electrical testing to be performed – you cannot switch off the Sun. In any case, certain electrical tests require irradiance data (Solar power per unit area) to be considered as part of the testing procedure (when comparing to Standard Test Conditions, STC).

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Case Studies

What is IV Curve Tracing?

The electrical power produced by a solar PV cell or module is a function of the current (I) and voltage (V) characteristics...

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How does temperature and irradiance affect I-V curves?

There are various factors that can influence the performance of solar PV modules, including temperature and irradiance...

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Why measure solar irradiance?

The electrical output will vary significantly with changes in the level of in-plane irradiance...

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Is periodic inspection of PV installations necessary?

The verification of system performance and energy output from the panel...

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