EN IEC 62938:2020

Photovoltaic (PV) modules - Non-uniform snow load testing

Publication date:   Oct 14, 2020

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60.60 Standard published   Jul 10, 2020

CENELEC

CLC/TC 82 Solar photovoltaic energy systems

European Norm

27.160   Solar energy engineering

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IEC 62938:2020 provides a method for determining how well a framed PV module performs mechanically under the influence of inclined non-uniform snow loads. This document is applicable for framed modules with frames protruding beyond the front glass surface on the lower edge after intended installation and as such creates an additional barrier to snow sliding down from modules. For modules with other frame constructions, such as backrails formed in frames, on the side edges, on the top edge and on the lower edge not creating an additional snow slide barrier, this document is not applicable. The test method determines the mechanical non-uniform-load limit of a framed PV module.

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EN IEC 62938:2020
60.60 Standard published
Jul 10, 2020