IREC's National Solar Licensing Database provides the latest licensing, certification, and other requirements impacting the solar industry. . The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has created two main standards for solar panels: In Europe, these standards are called EN IEC 61215 and EN IEC 61730. Following an overview about the major IEC PV module certifications: The IEC61215 covers the parameters which are responsible for the aging of PV. . The CB Scheme is a global certification system that allows manufacturers to obtain product certifications that are recognized in multiple countries. PV modules are installed in extreme environments such as heavy snow, high winds or desert conditions.
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