Photovoltaic standards in India have been
established by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). So far,
there are eight standards prescribed by the BIS for SPV. These
standards mainly relate to the areas listed below.
SPV terminology
Measurements of cells and modules
Methods of correcting the measurements
Qualification test procedure for crystalline
silicon modules
General description of SPV Power generating
systems
Parameters of stand-alone SPV systems
Standards are under preparation for BoS
components such as batteries, inverters, and charge controllers.
These standards are based mainly on the corresponding International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) or European standards.
Advantages
The major advantages of using SPV systems
are as follows.
Abundant solar radiation is available
in most parts of India. Hence, SPV systems can be used anywhere
in the country.
SPV systems are modular in nature. Hence,
they can be expanded as desired and used for small and large
applications.
There are no running costs associated
with SPV systems, as solar radiation is free.
Electricity is generated by solar cells
without noise.
PV systems have no moving parts. Hence,
they suffer no wear and tear.
As most of the components of SPV systems
are pre-fabricated, these systems can be installed quickly.
Hence, PV projects have short gestation periods.
SPV modules have long-life, and require
no maintenance. Only BoS components such as batteries and
inverters require minor maintenance.
Main Application:Solar Energy
Contact:
Ministry of Non-Conventonal Energy Sources,
Govt. of India
Block-14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Tel: 91 11 2436 0707/ 2436 0404
Fax: 91 11 2436 1298
