Photovoltaic installations are now a key tool for energy independence and investment opportunity for individuals and businesses. To ensure their proper performance and safe operation, it is essential that they are inspected and certified in accordance with the relevant standards.
Ergocert, as an Accredited Inspection Body, provides inspection and certification services for photovoltaic installations, ensuring their compliance with the applicable technical requirements.
Legislative Framework for Photovoltaic Installations
The relevant standards (ELOT EN 62446-1:2016 +A1:2018, ELOT HD 60364) stipulate that photovoltaic installations connected to the electricity grid must undergo initial, periodic, and emergency or other inspections.
Who is this service for
The certification of photovoltaic installations is aimed at:
- Individuals with domestic photovoltaic systems
- Electricity producers that own or manage photovoltaic parks
- Technical companies and photovoltaic system installers
- Banking and financing institutions
- Insurance companies that insure photovoltaic systems
Initial & Periodic Inspection of Photovoltaic Systems
The inspection is carried out after the connection of the photovoltaic installation has been completed, while the regular re-inspection (periodic inspection) is carried out based on the requirements of the standard and the customer's needs.
Emergency Inspection of Photovoltaic Systems
An emergency inspection is carried out in cases of change ogf category or use of the systems, change of the owner, significant modifications or conversions, accidents, damaging events, or request by the competent authority.
Photovoltaic Installation Inspection Procedure
Photovoltaic installation inspection and certification services include:
- Inspection of the technical file and documentation of the photovoltaic system
- Visual inspection of the installation
- Checking equipmen markings, protective measures, grounding, and circuits
- Functional tests and measurements in accordance with standard EN 62446-1:2016+A1:2018
Relevant Documents
General Inspection Regulation
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