Standards for off-grid PV systems

IEC 62509, Battery charge controllers for photovoltaic systems - Performance and functioning.

IEC 61194, Characteristic parameters of stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) systems.

IEC 61702, Rating of direct coupled photovoltaic (PV) pumping systems.

IEC/PAS 62111, Specifications for the use of renewable energies in rural decentralised electrification.

IEEE Std 1526, IEEE Recommended Practice for Testing the Performance of Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems.

Standards for rural electrification

IEC/TS 62257-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 1: General introduction to rural electrification.

IEC/TS 62257-2, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 2: From requirements to a range of electrification systems.

IEC/TS 62257-3, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 3: Project development and management.

IEC/TS 62257-4, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 4: System selection and design.

IEC/TS 62257-5, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 5: Protection against electrical hazards.

IEC/TS 62257-6, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 6: Acceptance, operation, maintenance and replacement.

IEC/TS 62257-7, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 7: Generators.

IEC/TS 62257-7-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 7-1: Generators - Photovoltaic arrays.

IEC/TS 62257-7-3, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 7-3: Generator set - Selection of generator sets for rural electrification systems.

IEC/TS 62257-8-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 8-1: Selection of batteries and battery management systems for stand-alone electrification systems - Specific case of automotive flooded lead-acid batteries available in developing countries.

IEC/TS 62257-9-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-1: Micropower systems.

IEC/TS 62257-9-2, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-2: Microgrids.

IEC/TS 62257-9-3, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-3: Integrated system - User interface.

IEC/TS 62257-9-4, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-4: Integrated system - User installation.

IEC/TS 62257-9-5, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-5: Integrated system - Selection of portable PV lanterns for rural electrification projects.

IEC/TS 62257-9-6, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 9-6: Integrated system - Selection of Photovoltaic Individual Electrification Systems (PV-IES).

IEC/TS 62257-12-1, Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part 12-1: Selection of self-ballasted lamps (CFL) for rural electrification systems and recommendations for household lighting equipment.

Standards for charge controllers

IEC 62509, Battery charge controllers for photovoltaic systems - Performance and functioning.

IEC 62093, Balance-of-system components for photovoltaic systems - Design qualification natural environments.

Standards for batteries

IEC 61427, Secondary cells and batteries for solar photovoltaic energy systems - General requirements and methods of test.

IEC 60896-11, Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 11: Vented types - General requirements and methods of tests.

IEC 60896-21, Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 21: Valve regulated types - Methods of test.

IEC 60896-22, Stationary lead-acid batteries - Part 22: Valve regulated types - Requirements.

IEC 62259, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Nickel-cadmium prismatic secondary single cells with partial gas recombination.

IEC 60623, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Vented nickel-cadmium prismatic rechargeable single cells.

IEC 62675, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Sealed nickel-metal hydride prismatic rechargeable single cells.

IEEE Std. 937, Recommended practice for installation and maintenance of lead-acid batteries for PV systems.

IEEE Std. 1013, Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead-Acid Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.

IEEE Std. 1361, Recommended practice for determining performance characteristics and suitability of batteries in PV systems.

Pico PV & Solar Home Systems - Technical Requirements

	Minimum Quality Standards - Conformance with the Minimum Quality Standards is evaluated based on results from laboratory testing according to the Quality Test Method (QTM) as defined by IEC/TS 62257-9-5.
	The IEC Technical Specification on stand-alone lighting kits for rural electrification - IEC/TS 62257F9F5.
	Universal technical standard for solar home systems - Thermie B SUP 995-96, EC-Directorate General for Energy, 1998, 2001.

Pico PV & Solar Home Systems - Test & Qualification Procedures

	Integrating Sphere Measurement Part II: Calibration - This Technical Note is Part II in a three part series examining the proper maintenance and use of integrating sphere light measurement systems.
	Calderon, A. et al., 2015, LED bulbs technical specification and testing procedure for solar home systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 41, pp. 506-520.
	Narvarte, L. et al., 2001, Testing of fluorescent DC lamps for Solar Home Systems. Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, Volume 9, Issue 6, pages 475-489, November/December 2001.
	Camino-Villacorta, M. et al. 2009, MPPT Charge Controllers Characterization: Definition of Parameters and Test Procedures. 24th EUPVSEC, 21-25 September 2009, Hamburg, Germany.
	Echbarthi, I. et al. 2008, New Test Procedure to Evaluate Battery & Charge Controller Used in Stand-Alone Photovoltaic (PV) Systems, 23rd EUPVSEC, 1-5 September 2008, Valencia, Spain.
	Diaz, P., Lorenzo, E., 2001, Solar home system battery and charge regulator testing. Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, Volume 9, Issue 6, pages 363-377, November/December 2001.

Standardisation & Quality Links

	IEC TC82 - IEC Technical Committee 82, Solar photovoltaic energy system.
	IEEE SCC21 - IEEE SCC21 Standards Coordinating Committee on Fuel Cells, Photovoltaics, Dispersed Generation, and Energy Storage.