GCC Solar Photovoltaic Testing Centers Network

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1 GCC Solar Photovoltaic Testing Centers Network By Dr. Abdelrahman Alodhaibi Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency

2 Local Environmental Challenges Local Environment will Stress out standard Manufactured and Tested Products Increased average Temperature by 10 Deg. In comparison to Europe Much higher Peak Temperatures Elevated UV level, 2x over Europe Dusty Environment Aggressive Sand Storms 1

3 1 KACST SOLAR VILLAGE 2

4 KACST HISTORY IN PHOTOVOLTAICS 3

5 KACST HISTORY IN PHOTOVOLTAIC 2 Solar Power Generation Complete installa tio n o f 350KW CPV Module Power Plant Opera tio n a l i n Tracker with 64 CPV Modules Computer controlled Research and Testing Capability Sun Simulator Spectral Lab Environmental Test Equipment Satellite Power Station design Other Solar Projects 350KW Solar Hydrogen Pilot Plant Solar Thermal Dishes Project 100KW Fuel Cell Manufacturing SOLERAS joint Saudi- American Program Solar Hydrogen, Saudi- German joint program Yanbu Solar Water Desalina t i on, 1984 More. 4

6 Accredited Photovoltaic Solar Module Reliability Laboratory Solar Village 5

7 Performance KACST PV Lab and Certification Roadmap Accredited Processes Lab Accreditation to CB ISO / IEC 17065:2012 Lab Accreditation to CBTL ISO GAC Accreditation SASO Accreditation to NCB Phase 1.3 Accreditation for PV Modules IEC61215 IEC61730 Accreditation for Sand Test IEC Accreditation for Salt Mist Ammonia IEC IEC62716 Accreditation for Thin Film and CPV IEC61464 IEC61108 Phase 1.1 Reliability & Development Lab for PV Modules Basic Test Equipment Phase 1.2 Reliability & Development Lab for PV- Modules Readiness for IEC & IEC Reliability & Development Test Capability for harsh (desert) environment Test Product Research & Development Desert Protocols Desert Life / Desert Shore / Desert Farm Phase 1 Phase 2 6

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9 PV Laboratory Capability Accreditation Status In July 2015 KACST PV Lab has passed CBTL Lab Accreditation by GAC (GCC Regional Accreditation Body), Audit conducted in late August 2016, Accreditation granted in February 2017 (ILAC-MRA) The Accreditation Process includes ISO/IEC 17025, Quality Management System and IEC61215 and IEC61730, Photovoltaic Module Test Procedures, as well as EN : for sand storm test. The Accreditation Audit was completed with Excellence. NO Non-Conformances to the relevant Standards noticed. Accreditation from an ILAC MRA Member ensures global recognition of the Accredited Laboratory Based on KACST owning a Pilot Module Manufacturing Line, GAC recommends for KACST PV Lab to be the Global Reference Lab providing Reference PV Modules to other global PV Laboratories First Photovoltaic Laboratory of this kind in the Middle East 8

10 PV Laboratory Capability Engagements ISO17025 Accredited Tests IEC61215 / IEC61730 IEC61108 / IEC61646 Desert Protocols Desert Life / Desert Shore / Desert Farm Extended Stress Tests IEC / IEC Research & Development New Test Protocols Custom Out Door Tests Exposure to Real Environment In-Plant Monitoring, Analysis and Tests Performance / Function IEC62446 Real Time Monitoring of Manufacturing Quality and Reliability 9

11 PV Laboratory Capability Desert Protocols Desert Protocols: Dedicated Equipment to simulate harsh local environment Unique Protocols developed to suit different environmental challenges Sand Spray Chamber After Sand Storm, Solar Village 10

12 PV In Plant Test Services PV In Plant Test Services Complete Performance evaluation of the PV Power Plant Determination of Power Loss in relation to expectation Analytical Evaluation of PV Power Plant health Complete Mobile Equipment Set to perform on-site services Up to individual PV Module evaluation Evaluation under operating PV Power Plant 11

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15 THANK YOU 14