PV modules laboratory tests
The quality control of PV modules is carried out in order to confirm whether they meet the quality specifications agreed upon between the manufacturer and the investor.
Using the Mobile PV Testcenter and the Mobile EL 01 , Kmetrics is able to inspect PV modules at the installation or storage site.
The Mobile PV Testcenter and the Mobile EL 01 enable Kmetrics to inspect and certify the condition of the PV modules at your installation.
Using the appropriate laboratory equipment, Kmetrics is able to diagnose, document and successfully claim the repair of any damage and problem in PV installations.
Kmetrics recommends and provides you with the appropriate and specialised services so that your PV installation can perform at its maximum.
Power measurement of PV modules is one of the most important inspection procedures.
In order to determine whether the PV modules in an installation are covered by the warranty provided by the manufacturer, it is necessary to carry out a power measurement with the greatest possible accuracy.
The electroluminescence test can identify microcracks with absolute precision at the moment they were formed. The electroluminescence test can also reveal and document with certainty the existence of PID as well as manufacturing defects in PV cells.
The ultraviolet fluorescence test detects microcracks in PV cells and can determine the time of their formation.
With its Mobile PV-Testcenter, Kmetrics inspects the junction boxes of PV panels for any material failure.
Thermography measures the thermal radiation of the PV modules and is carried out using an infrared camera.
Aerial thermography can identify hot-spots in PV modules stemming from diode problems, soldering failures, shading, etc.
Kmetrics boasts the appropriate equipment to identify and certify insulation resistance problems that are usually due to PV modules or wiring.
Insulation resistance measurement of PV modules in a wet environment is a process requiring specialised equipment in order to be carried out correctly and effectively.