Certification Issue of Solar Photovoltaic Modules for Local Production, Problems, and Solutions in Turkey
Progress in Clean Energy, Volume 2, 2015
ABSTRACT By Turkey's developing technology and growing economy, to meet the increasing en... more ABSTRACT By Turkey's developing technology and growing economy, to meet the increasing energy needs, Turkey should focus on domestic and renewable energy resources. Any growth in energy supply must be achieved in a low carbon way. In this process, the production of electricity from solar energy, namely photovoltaic technology, will have a large share. Hence determining the quality of photovoltaic modules has great importance both for financial terms and manufacturing. Determination of quality and reliable photovoltaic modules is only possible by the product certification and inspection services. Thus, the production stage of the module and installation process can be demonstrated by checking all of the quality system standards. In order to ensure the most accurate and independent service, internationally accreditation is crucial. There are three steps in front of Turkey during the adaptation of solar energy. First of them is quality production of photovoltaic modules, second is testing and certification, lastly proper installation of photovoltaic modules on to the power plants. This research finds solutions for the problems facing in testing and certification process of solar photovoltaic modules for local producers by local certification laboratories and certification body. As there are different elements which affect quality of photovoltaic modules, this research focuses on production of solar photovoltaic modules in Turkey, certification and accreditation for photovoltaic modules, regulations in Turkey, encountered problems and solutions.
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