CFV Solar Test Laboratory
Why is it important to test solar technology with CFV?
Product certification tests per IEC and UL standards ensure that PV modules meet basic design criteria for safety, performance and reliability. These tests ensure that modules can withstand environmental stresses for at least a few years and thus provide confidence for consumers that buy certified products.Most popular related searches
CFV is a state-of-the-art test laboratory that delivers only the highest quality test results:
- with advanced test equipment, some of it unique in North America
- is involved with research (Fraunhofer, NREL, Sandia)
- has highly qualified personnel that understands the technology
- is experienced in statistical data analysis
Benefits for PV manufacturers:
- Prove that modules can fulfill guaranteed performance and are likely to last for the warranty period of 10, 20, 25, … years
- Verify that cost reductions do not impact quality or performance
- Pre-test prototypes and components before subjecting finished modules to extensive certification or comparison tests
Benefits for bankers/developers/installers:
- Compare modules and find the best suited ones for a planned installation site and operating conditions
- Verify manufacturer performance and warranty values and ensure ROI for a project
- Quality Control: Ensure that even the 10,000th module coming out of production is as good as the 1st
CFV works with customers to develop reliability test programs with purpose:
- To ensure our customers’ confidence => verify the warranty risks
- To ensure others’ confidence => improve bankability
- To keep test times and costs as low as reasonably possible