Quality testing and assurance photovoltaics
The yield from your photovoltaic investment is only as good as the quality of the system – when it functions at its best, the highest possible yields are achieved. Solarpraxis’ experts accompany your project from planning through to completion and beyond.
Thanks to our consultancy and testing services, you will be assured that the specifications agreed upon will be followed and all parameters optimized. At the same time we can support you in optimizing cycles and speeding up processes.
Overview of our services:
Planning phase
- Advice when selecting components (modules, inverters, mounting frames etc.)
- Review of installation design (e. g. string connections, inverter capacity utilization)
- Shading analysis
- Yield assessment report
- Assistance when obtaining construction permits (glare reports, EMC reports)
- Assistance with grid connection approvals
- Review of quotations
- Assessment of economic efficiency
Construction phase
- Inspection and testing of received goods
- Measurement of module output by an independent institute
- Visual inspection of components and construction quality (e.g. module assembly, DC cabling)
- Sample electrical measurements of output, string or module characteristic curves, open circuit voltage and short circuit current
- Insulation testing
- Thermography when running with no load
- Inspection of construction progress
- Performance testing and measurements for approval (thermography under load)
Operational phase
Quality control before expiry of warranty
- Thermography under load
- Visual inspection of the installation
- Electrical sample measurements of output, string or module characteristic curves, open circuit voltage and short circuit current
- Insulation testing
- Reduced yield and defect analysis; detection, analysis and assessment of damage
- On-site irradiation measurement and comparison of instantaneous power
Monitoring
- Technical management and operation
- Performance monitoring
- Yield analysis and preparation of operational reports (monthly/quarterly/yearly)
