Solar Panel Ultraviolet (UV) Tester (IEC 61215).

The Solar Panel Ultraviolet (UV) Test is a critical test under the IEC 61215 standard that evaluates the durability of photovoltaic (PV) modules against long-term UV radiation. This test is applied to simulate the physical and performance degradation that can be caused by UV radiation that solar panels are exposed to in the outdoor environment.

The IEC 61215 standard provides a set of test procedures that assess the conformity of solar panels to international standards in terms of design, durability and performance. This standard aims to guarantee long-lasting and reliable performance by simulating the environmental stresses that solar panels may face under real conditions of use.

Purpose of UV Testing

UV testing is applied to measure the resistance of solar panels to high-intensity ultraviolet radiation. This test assesses how much the panels are affected by the following negative effects when exposed to sunlight over the years:

• Color Change: Yellowing or fading of the coating material.
• Material Degradation: Cracking or deformation of plastics, coatings and seals.
• Decreased Performance: Decrease in electrical efficiency.

ULMEKA Mechatronics Engineering. Domestic And Foreign Trade. LTD. ŞTİ. As Solar Panel Ultraviolet (UV) Tester, we produce Solar Panel Ultraviolet (UV) Tester in accordance with IEC 61215 standard and put it into service in the most appropriate way.

Standard reference

Within the IEC 61215 qualification sequence, the UV preconditioning test (MQT 10) exposes PV modules to a defined dose of ultraviolet radiation to reveal materials/adhesion degradation before thermal-cycling and humidity-freeze tests. The tester provides the controlled UV irradiance and dose required by the standard.