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Solar and Photovoltaic (PV) Services

Your experienced independent partner for testing and supply chain management services addressing the solar industry

Photovoltaic technology has undergone a tremendous transformation over the last few decades particularly in increased efficiency, lower system prices and PV technology adapted to various areas of application. New installation markets have emerged, while pressure to further reduce prices and improve the functionality of system components has intensified. The need to accurately predict and assess the performance, reliability and durability of entire PV power plants has become critical.

We provide up-to-date solutions to improve the safety, reliability and quality of individual Balance of System (BoS) components and of PV power plants. As an independent third party, we have the trust and respect of investors, owners and lenders.

With over 35 years of experience, we offer a global presence, industry expertise and a wide range of comprehensive services to address the challenges of the solar market. These services include testing and certification of PV modules and components, supply chain management, buyers’ services and independent engineering for PV power plants, supporting the PV power plant value chain. We maintain a global network of laboratories in all major solar hubs.

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Comprehensive services for the solar industry

As a world leader in testing services pertaining to photovoltaic products and systems, our experts are competent partners for all of your needs. Active worldwide, we provide services for every stage of the PV power plant value chain and PV supply chain, from single components to integrated solution offerings.

Our fully owned solar laboratories worldwide

With our comprehensive line of services we are an ideal partner for all matters concerning solar energy. Our experts offer customized, independent support worldwide and through all project phases. Take advantage of our global test laboratory network, in which we use the latest measurement methods and procedures to ensure compliance of PV products.

Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia

SNI certification for PV Module based on SNI IEC 61215-1:2016, SNI IEC 61215-2:2016 and SNI IEC 61215-1-1:2016, Energy yield assessment for PV Power Plants, refer to SNI 9121:2022, Safety, quality and power Inspection for PVPP, refer to SNI IEC 62446-1:2016, Performance Ratio (PR), capacity and energy evaluation for PV Power Plants, refer to SNI IEC 61724-1:2017, SNI IEC 61724-2:2016 and SNI IEC 61724-3:2016

Yokohama/Osaka, Japan

Yokohama/Osaka, Japan

Energy Yield Prediction, Site inspection, Performance review, Design and specification review, EPC and O&M contract review, Asset Management contract review, Equator principle, Financial model review, Technical due diligence, Construction monitoring, PAC, FAC, Owner’s Engineering, Testing PV components, inverters, ESS with accreditation/listing to ISO 17025, CBTL

Shanghai/Shenzhen, China

Shanghai/Shenzhen, China

Testing PV modules, components, inverters, ESS and PV trackers with accreditation/listing to ISO 17025, CBTL, or CEC, UK MCS certification, Onsite testing with accreditation to ISO 17020, full life cycle PVPP service, Supply Chain Service

Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan

Testing PV modules, PV inverters and ESS with accreditation/listing to ISO 17025 or CBTL, Technical due diligence, Electrical safety testing, Structure review, Energy yield assessment, Buyer service, Performance testing, O&M certification, PV mounting system certification, Equator Principles

Cologne, Germany

Cologne, Germany

Supply Chain Services: Technical Purchase, Requirements Development, Pre-factory Audits, Manufacturing Supervision, Pre-shipment Tests, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Inspection and Progress Monitoring, Technical Due Diligence (TDD): Site Evaluation, Glare Assessment, Albedo Study, Energy Yield Assessment (incl. energy yield prediction and/or evaluation), Design Review / Optimization, Quality Control of Engineering Works, Quality Assurance and Commissioning: Safety Inspections, Functional Checks, On-site Tests (including IR and EL inspections with/without drones, mobile lab measurements), Performance Ratio (PR) Assessment, Provisional and Final Acceptance, Operations and Maintenance (O&M): Performance Assessment, Claim Assessment, Failure Analysis, Periodic Inspections, PV Installer and O&M Company Certification

Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy

Testing inverters, ESS, EVSE with accreditation/listing to ISO 17025, INMETRO, SSI, CBTL, EPA (ENERGY STAR®), NRTL or ANSI, PVPP Bankability consultations and evaluations: Supply Chain Service, On-site testing/inspection with PV Mobile lab

Madrid, Spain

Madrid, Spain

PV Power Plants field testing services: Post-shipment EL testing, Containers unloading inspections, Commissioning tests, STC Power measurements for modules degradation Mobile Lab ISO 17025 accredited, Drone thermal and EL inspections for large analysis and RCA services, Supply Chain Services

Bengaluru, India

Bengaluru, India

Testing PV modules, components, inverters and solar pumping systems with accreditation/ listing to ISO 17025, CBTL, or NRTL, Lenders’ Engineer, Owner’s Engineer, Independent Energy Yield Estimation, Power Plant Inspection and testing, Supply chain services, M&A services, Solar Wind Hybrid services & Customized services

Dubai, UAE

Dubai, UAE

Onsite inspections and tests, Functional testing, IV curve measurement, Safety related testing according to IEC 62446:2016, Torque measurement check, Thermography inspection, On-site Electroluminescence (EL) imaging, Onsite albedo measurement, Energy Yield Assessment / Prediction, Technical Due Diligence for PV Power Plant, MAS Services, Supply Chain Services

Pleasonton/Boxborough, USA

Pleasonton/Boxborough, USA

ISO 17025 accredited testing for inverters, ESS with certification/listing to NRTL, SCC, ANSI and CEC, PVPP Bankability consultations and evaluations, Supply Chain Services

Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

Guarantees of Origin, IV curve testing, Thermographic Inspection, Electroluminescence, PR Evaluation

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Engineering design and modelling of a PV plant: Basic design, Preliminary design, Executive design

Procurement: Preproduction review, During production inspection, Pre-shipment inspections, Factory Acceptance Testing (Modules, Inverters, Mounting structure, Cabling, connectors, transformers)

System Commissioning: Pre-commissioning, Commissioning off grid (Electroluminescence, IV curve testing), Commissioning on grid (Thermographic Inspection)

PR Evaluation

Santiago, Chile

Santiago, Chile

Engineering design and modelling of a PV plant: Basic design, Preliminary design, Executive design

Procurement: Preproduction review, During production inspection, Pre-shipment inspections, Factory Acceptance Testing (Modules, Inverters, Mounting structure, Cabling, connectors, transformers)

System Commissioning: Pre-commissioning, Commissioning off grid (Electroluminescence, IV curve testing), Commissioning on grid (Thermographic Inspection)

PR Evaluation

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