Services for Glass Products for Solar Application

At the Heart of All PV Solutions

Glass is a major component for photovoltaic (PV) cells, thermal solar devices, and concentrated solar beam systems. The better the quality, the more efficient the PV cell – and ultimately the more happy your customers are with their solar energy solutions.

TÜV Rheinland is an innovator in glass component testing and certification for solar panel end use. We focus on glass, because innovations in the PV sector aren't just about ensuring greater efficiency, but also about enabling solutions for more square meters. And – in turn – greater potential for generate more electricity from the sun through glass-integrated solutions. We can test and certify stability for each batch of glass and its performance and issue TUVDOTCOM registration that benefits you by providing buyers of your glass with reliable information – giving you a lead against the competition.

With its global contacts, long-standing experience, and expert team, TÜV Rheinland can offer you highly advanced testing and certification of your glass products for solar application. With our TUVDOTCOM certification program, you can prove to your clients that the products you make and seel conform with their performance and durability requirements – as core component in final products or building integrated solutions.

Benefits at a Glance

With TÜV Rheinland as your partner for testing product durability of glass for solar application, you:

  • Gain a clear lead against the competition with reliable, certified information on the quality and performance of your glass for solar application
  • Rely on clear communication of testing & certification definition before the actual test cycle
  • Benefit from our highly current market knowledge, which allows us to implement new testing and certification schemes in this innovative market
  • Count on expert advice and consulting, due to our long-standing experience in working with customers on supply chain-based approaches

Our Range of Services for Solar Glass Testing

Along with inspections and testing, in most cases certified with TUVDOTCOM registration online, our key services for glass testing for solar application are:

  • Evaluation of light transmittance and reflection in compliance with the ISO 9050 standard
  • Light-scattering pattern and intensity mapping
  • Durability testing of AR coating
  • Mechanical testing of glass
  • Environmental testing of glass (corrosion)

Further Related Services

Besides routine checks and testing for glass, you can also contact us for:

  • Evaluation of new designs and/or prototypes
  • Glass testing for construction work and automotive glass
  • www.tuvdotcom.com services as proof for your CE mark that you have implemented a quality control system
  • Direct contact with glass testing and certification experts

The Importance of Glass for PV Solutions

Solar glass is the type of glass used by the photovoltaic (PV) industry for manufacturing PV cells and in solar panel post-production. A key factor in the PV and solar energy industry is the constant demand to improve performance of glass for solar application. This, obviously, is greatly influenced by the component 'glass'. Either as a substrate or a superstrate, the glass influences light transmittance, pattern effect, anti-reflection coatings and/or light diffusion/capturing.

Examples of Work

Some examples of the types of projects TÜV Rheinland manages:

  • Test reports and certification
  • Option: testing manufacturer’s equipment
  • Certificates for marketing purposes
  • www.tuvdotcom.com services as proof for your CE mark that you have implemented a quality control system
  • Periodic quality control audits to comply with the required quality system, continuous product testing, and proof for users that the product is stable and consistent