International PV Quality Assurance Task Force (PVQAT)
International PV QualityAssurance Task Force (PVQAT)Sarah Kurtz (NREL)Solar ABCs WorkshopSolar Power InternationalAnaheim, CASept 17, 2015NREL/PR-5J00-65121NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
Outline History of PVQAT Goals of PVQAToooClimate-specific module qualificationConsistency of manufacturingSystem certificationoTwelve task groups working to support IECoIEC 62941 – Quality management of modulemanufacturingTechnical studiesProposed Climate-specific testVision/support for IECRE Structure of PVQAT Recent activities and future directionsooo2
PVQAT (International PV Quality Assurance Task Force) Formed in 2011, inspired by METI in Japan Informal organization encouragesparticipation by all Emphasis on organizing and sharing researchresults toward how to test for different:Climates (Desert, Tropical, Temperate)o Mounting configurations (rack- and roof-mount)o www.PVQAT.org (English) www.PVQAT.com (Chinese)3
Three-prong effort addresses those questionsStandards1. Qualification of durability of design ofproducts for chosen climate and mounting2. Guide for audit ofBankable PVconsistent manufacturingof products built to thatdesign3. Certification process forsystem verification toensure adequacy of design,installation, and operation tion4
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PVQAT Task Groups – All supporting IEC1. PV QA Guideline for Manufacturing Consistency2. Thermal and mechanical fatigue including vibration3. Humidity, temperature, and voltage4. Diodes, shading and reverse bias5. UV, temperature and humidity6. QA Rating Communication7. Snow and Wind Loading8. Thin-film Testing9. CPV Testing10. Connectors11. PV Systems12. Soiling and Dust6
PV-Specific ISO 9001 Goal is to take ISO 9001 alevel deeper by adding PVspecific requirements Guide for PV QualityManagement Systemhttp://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy15osti/63742.pdf Builds on Japanesestandard* Expect publication in early2016 – next need to launch*JIS Q8901-2012 Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV)modules-Requirement for reliability assurancesystem (design, production, and productwarranty)7
Recent progress – quantitative studies PVQAT study quantifies temperaturedependence of UV-induced discolorationMiller, et al, PVSC 20158
Proposed climate-specific test – details under discussionInitial inspection and baseline testingTest leg #15 modulesTest leg #25 modulesIEC 61215 Thermal cycleIEC 61215 UV/DML/TC/HFAdditional thermal cycles- include bypass diodes- hang weight from j-boxLonger UV;Repeat DML/TC/HFThen DHControl1 modulesControlMaterials TestLonger UV fordiscoloration(not mechanicalproperties thatrequire fullmodule)Final inspection and baseline testing9
System Verification – IECREIEC has formed IECRE for Renewable EnergySystem verificationIECREPV Standards for testing all aspects of PV Systems:- Component quality (IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 62891, IEC 62109, IEC62093, IEC 61439, IEC 60947, IEC 60269, new?)- System:- Design (IEC TS 62548, IEC 60364-7-712, IEC 61634-9-1, IEC 62738)- Installation (IEC 62548, IEC 60364-7-712)- Commissioning (IEC 62446)- Operation (First draft completed)- Training of personnelPlan to be able to issue first certificates in 201610
IECRE value - vision Reliable componentsoType testingQuality management (IEC 62941)oQuality management of installationoDefine annual prediction based on stated annualirradiationMeasure annual electricity produced and availabilityReport performance index and availability along withmeasuredo System installation Consistent metrics for system performanceoo11
Saudi Arabia has adopted tests for hot climates Start with IEC Qualification tests Add “Qualification Plus” test Increase temperatures for some tests India, Mexico, Kuwait, Qatar, United ArabEmirates, and others are seeking to worktogether to define an international standardfor hot climates PVQAT and IEC will facilitate and implement12
ConclusionPVQAT is on path to comprehensive technical standards1.2.3.Durable designConsistent manufacturingSystem verification1.2.3.4.Climate-specific test protocolPV-specific QMSOversight of QMS for installationConsistent performance metricsBankable PVwww.pvqat.orgsarah.kurtz@nrel.govThank you to dozens of volunteers!StandardsAvailable in 2016Proposals are being tmanufacturing13
IEC has formed IECRE for Renewable Energy System verification - Component quality (IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC 62891, IEC 62109, IEC 62093, IEC 61439, IEC 60947, IEC 60269, new?) - System: - Design (IEC TS 62548, IEC 60364-7-712, IEC 61634-9-1, IEC 62738) - Installation (IEC 62548, IEC 60364-7-712)
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critical issues the University has established a Quality Assurance Directorate, which is mandated to develop a Quality Assurance Framework and a Quality Assurance Policy. The Quality Assurance Framework would clearly spell out the Principles, Guidelines and Procedures for implementing institutional quality assurance processes.
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Quality Assurance and Improvement Framework Guidance 2 Contents Section 1: Quality Assurance and Improvement Framework 1.1 Overview 1.1.1 Quality Assurance (QA) 1.1.2 Quality Improvement (QI) 1.1.3 Access 1.2 Funding Section 2: Quality Assurance 2.1 General information on indicators 2.1.1 Disease registers 2.1.2 Verification
Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP) for the SRR-CWDA-2010-00080 H-Area Tank Farm (HTF) Performance Revision 0 Assessment (PA) Probabilistic Model August 2010 Page 5 of 15 1.0 SCOPE This Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP) was developed in accordance with the 1Q Quality Assurance Manual, Quality Assurance Procedure (QAP) 20-1, Rev. 11.
This quality assurance manual specifies the methods to prepare and submit Quality Assurance Process Design Diagram for products and parts to be supplied to NSK by suppliers. 2. Purpose Each supplier should prepare quality assurance process design diagram clearly showing the quality assurance methods used in each products and parts production .
Quality Assurance Representative. The Site Manager will appoint a member of the Project Office to control all Quality Assurance issues including - Assisting the Site Manager to co-ordinate and develop the Quality Assurance Plan. Advise Engineers, General Foremen, Foremen and Chargehands in all matters of Quality Assurance.
Quality assurance or software quality assurance is an integral part of the development process and is used in the IT industry by quality assurance professionals as well as testers. Quality assurance is associated with the concept of dependability. Dependability is, first, a guarantee of increased cybersecurity, reliability and
