PV Inverter Testing and Certification

Inverters and converters are the most important part of conventional and renewable power systems such as solar, fuel cell, electrical energy storage systems, wind power plants and gas turbine power systems. As competition in the renewable energy industry grows, companies strive to ensure their photovoltaic inverters and converters are safe, functional and compliant with relevant standards. Choosing to partner with us is the first step in meeting these goals. We offer the widest range of market access services for PV inverters, helping you to access all PV installation markets based on your focus requirements.

We test and certify your inverters and converters with AC output, either grid connected or in stand-alone operations, according to local and international specifications and standards to ensure their safety, quality and compliance. Successful test results can lead to certification and the right to use our internationally recognized test mark. In addition, our experts provide component evaluation services for certain unlisted or non-approved components used in inverters or converters.

Our experts enable you to access reliable, respected testing services for your photovoltaic inverters wherever your business is located. We provide more than 35 years of experience in the PV industry. Our PV network, with eight fully-owned PV inverter laboratories in all major production countries worldwide, lets us take the pulse of new product trends and makes us experts when it comes to local requirements. It also enables us to support you throughout the whole lifecycle of your PV inverter products.

Give us a call today and let us inform you on how you can benefit from our services and decades of expertise in PV inverter testing.

Demands for solar energy and PV systems span the globe, and you want to take advantage of every opportunity to expand your business and reach new markets. We provide the widest coverage of market access for PV inverters with services for all target countries and can advise and guide you when it comes to complying with requirements that differ from country to country. Our comprehensive, streamlined processes make testing and certification more efficient while providing transparent, reliable test results. Gain a competitive edge with our widely accepted and globally recognized test mark and certifications.

PV inverters are critical components of PV power systems and the key to ensuring that those systems have long and stable life spans. Your PV inverters must meet the related standards to perform safely and with a high level of efficiency, reliability and applicability. TÜV Rheinland’s one-stop testing and certification services can improve the quality of your PV inverters and facilitate your access to global markets.

We offer the following services:

• Electrical safety testing: IEC/EN/UL 62109-1/-2, IEC/EN 62477-1, UL 1741, C22.2 No. 107.1, etc.
• Electromagnetic compatibility testing: IEC/EN 61000-6-1/-2/-3/-4, FCC, etc.
• Grid connection testing: IEC 61727, EN 50438, IEEE 1547.1, UL 1741SA, VDE 0126-1-1, VDE-AR-N4105, VDE 4110/4120/4130, CEI 0-16/21, G83/G59, AS 4777.2, etc.
• Performance testing: efficiency, power quality, duration, benchmarking etc.
• Environment testing
• Reliability testing
• Penetration testing and cyber security service
• Supply chain services: OEM assessment, lab testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) , Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) , OND/PAN-files, etc.

Discover the success story of a collaboration between TÜV Rheinland and the renowned photovoltaic manufacturer Fronius International! Download our case study now and learn how TÜV Rheinland tested and certified the safety and quality for photovoltaic array devices from Fronius. As a pioneer in PV technology, TÜV Rheinland is the first European certification body to offer its customers testing in accordance with the IEC 63027 guidelines. Learn more!