EN IEC 61853-4:2018
(Main)Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating - Part 4: Standard reference climatic profiles
Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating - Part 4: Standard reference climatic profiles
IEC 61853-4:2018 describes the standard reference climatic profiles used for calculating energy ratings. This standard contains an attachment in the form of zip files (climatic data sets), which are intended to be used as a complement.
Prüfung des Leistungsverhaltens von photovoltaischen (PV)-Modulen und Energiebemessung - Teil 4: Genormte Referenzklimaprofile
Essais de performance et caractéristiques assignées d'énergie des modules photovoltaïques (PV) - Partie 4: Profils climatiques de référence normalisés
L'IEC 61853-4:2018 décrit les profils climatiques de référence normalisés utilisés pour calculer les caractéristiques assignées d’énergie. La présente norme contient des fichiers joints de type zip (données climatiques), destinés à être utilisés comme complement.
Preskušanje zmogljivosti in energijske učinkovitosti fotonapetostnega (PV) modula - 4. del: Standardni referenčni klimatski profili
Ta del standarda IEC 61853 opisuje standardne referenčne podnebne profile, ki se uporabljajo za izračun energijske učinkovitosti.
IEC 61853-1 opisuje zahteve za vrednotenje zmogljivosti fotonapetostnega modula v vrednostih za moč (W). IEC 61853-2 opisuje preskusne postopke za določanje temperature modula pri sevanju, temperaturi okolice in hitrosti vetra, metodo za merjenje učinkov vpadnega kota ter spektralni odziv. IEC 61853-3 opisuje izračun vrednosti energijske učinkovitosti fotonapetostnega (PV) modula na podlagi podatkov iz standardov IEC 61853-1, IEC 61853-2 in IEC 61853-4.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-Oct-2018
- Withdrawal Date
- 03-Oct-2021
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 82 - Solar photovoltaic energy systems
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 82 - IEC_TC_82
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 26-Oct-2018
- Completion Date
- 26-Oct-2018
Overview
EN IEC 61853-4:2018 - Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating - Part 4: Standard reference climatic profiles defines the standard reference climatic profiles used for calculating PV module energy ratings. It supplies standardized, hourly climatic data sets (provided as attached zip files) that represent typical irradiance, temperature and wind conditions for six global regions. These reference profiles are intended for use together with IEC 61853-1/2/3 methods to produce comparable energy ratings across PV technologies.
Key topics and requirements
- Purpose: Provide a fixed set of climatic inputs for energy rating calculations (used by IEC 61853-3).
- Number of profiles: Six standard reference climatic profiles representative of different global regions (tropical humid, subtropical arid, subtropical coastal, temperate coastal, high elevation, temperate continental). The table in the standard lists each profile with latitude and total yearly global in‑plane irradiance H_p (kWh/m2).
- Example totals from the standard: Tropical humid (1°S) 1677.7 kWh/m2; Subtropical arid (33°30′N) 2295.5 kWh/m2; Temperate coastal (56°N) 972.9 kWh/m2; etc.
- Fixed mounting conditions: Open‑rack, free‑standing racks, equator‑facing orientation with a fixed inclination angle β = 20°.
- Data format and granularity: Hourly values for a full year (days 1–365). For each hour the data set includes:
- Year, month, day, hour (local solar time)
- Ambient temperature (T_amb)
- Wind speed at module height (v)
- Sun elevation and incidence angle (θ)
- Global horizontal irradiance (G_h) and direct horizontal irradiance (B_h)
- Global in‑plane irradiance (G_p) and direct in‑plane irradiance (B_p)
- Spectrally resolved global in‑plane irradiance G(λ) in discrete bands (derived from satellite data)
- Use constraints: Climatic data are representative average conditions and do not account for progressive degradation or short‑term transient behaviors (e.g., light‑induced changes).
Applications and who uses it
- PV module manufacturers and test laboratories - to produce standardized energy ratings for datasheets and certification.
- Certification and conformity assessment bodies - to ensure consistent energy‑rating comparisons.
- System designers, engineers and energy modelers - to evaluate expected performance and compare module choices across climates.
- Researchers and policymakers - to benchmark technology performance and support policy or procurement specifications.
- PV project developers - for comparative yield assessments when site‑specific meteorological data are not used.
Related standards
- IEC 61853-1 - Irradiance and temperature performance measurements and power rating
- IEC 61853-2 - Spectral responsivity, incidence angle and module operating temperature measurements
- IEC 61853-3 - Energy rating of PV modules (uses climatic profiles from Part 4)
- IEC TS 61836 - Terms, definitions and symbols for solar PV systems
Keywords: EN IEC 61853-4:2018, photovoltaic, PV module performance testing, energy rating, standard reference climatic profiles, climatic data sets, spectrally resolved irradiance, IEC 61853.
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Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating - Part 4: Standard
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Prüfung des Leistungsverhaltens von photovoltaischen (PV)-Modulen und
Energiebemessung - Teil 4: Genormtes Referenzklimaprofil
Essais de performance et caractéristiques assignées d'énergie des modules
photovoltaïques (PV) - Partie 4: Profils climatiques de référence normalisés
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61853-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2018
ICS 27.160
English Version
Photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating
- Part 4: Standard reference climatic profiles
(IEC 61853-4:2018)
Essais de performance et caractéristiques assignées Prüfung des Leistungsverhaltens von photovoltaischen
d'énergie des modules photovoltaïques (PV) - Partie 4: (PV)-Modulen und Energiebemessung - Teil 4: Genormtes
Profils climatiques de référence normalisés Referenzklimaprofil
(IEC 61853-4:2018) (IEC 61853-4:2018)
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European foreword
The text of document 82/1442/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 61853-4, prepared by IEC/TC 82 "Solar
photovoltaic energy systems" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN IEC 61853-4:2018.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61853-3 - Photovoltaic (PV) module performance - -
testing and energy rating – Part 3: Energy
rating of PV modules
IEC/TS 61836 - Solar photovoltaic energy systems - - -
Terms, definitions and symbols
– 2 – IEC 61853-4:2018 © IEC 2018
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Standard reference climatic profiles for energy rating . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Data format . 7
4.3 Reference climatic profiles . 7
Table 1 – List of the climatic data sets for energy rating . 8
IEC 61853-4:2018 © IEC 2018 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE PERFORMANCE TESTING
AND ENERGY RATING –
Part 4: Standard reference climatic profiles
FOREWORD
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SIST EN IEC 61853-4:2018 표준은 태양광(PV) 모듈 성능 테스트 및 에너지 등급을 위한 중요한 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 주요 내용은 에너지 등급 계산에 사용되는 표준 기후 프로필을 정의하는 것으로, 태양광 모듈의 성능을 평가하는 데 있어 필수적인 요소입니다. EN IEC 61853-4:2018의 강점은 명확하게 규정된 기후 데이터 세트를 제공하여 다양한 환경 조건에서의 PV 모듈 성능을 예측할 수 있게 해준다는 점입니다. 이러한 데이터는 zip 파일 형태로 제공되어 쉽게 접근하고 활용할 수 있으며, 이를 통해 다양한 기후 조건에서의 성능 변화를 분석함으로써 보다 정확한 에너지 등급 산출이 가능합니다. 이 표준은 지속 가능하고 효율적인 에너지 생산을 위한 국제적 기준으로 인정받고 있으며, PV 시스템 설계자와 생산자, 연구자들에게 매우 중요한 자료입니다. 또한, 이 문서는 태양광 산업의 발전에 기여하는 혁신적인 데이터 제공 방식으로, 신뢰성 있는 성능 평가 체계를 구축하는 데 기여하고 있습니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN IEC 61853-4:2018 표준은 태양광 모듈 에너지 등급 계산의 정확성을 높이고, 연구 및 개발을 촉진하는 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 적용은 태양광 산업의 품질 향상과 더불어 에너지 효율성 증대에 기여할 것입니다.
La norme EN IEC 61853-4:2018 se montre cruciale pour l'évaluation de la performance des modules photovoltaïques (PV) par l'intermédiaire de tests et de l'attribution d'évaluations énergétiques. Cette norme est spécifiquement dédiée à la description des profils climatiques de référence standards, qui jouent un rôle essentiel dans le calcul des évaluations énergétiques des modules PV. Un des points forts de cette norme est qu'elle fournit des données climatiques sous forme de fichiers zip, permettant ainsi aux utilisateurs d'accéder facilement à des ensembles de données climatiques complémentaires. Cela enrichit le processus de test en apportant des informations précises et fiables, adaptées aux divers contextes environnementaux dans lesquels les systèmes photovoltaïques peuvent être installés. La portée de la norme est particulièrement pertinente dans le contexte actuel, où l'optimisation de la performance des panneaux solaires est un enjeu majeur pour garantir l'efficacité énergétique et la durabilité. Les profils climatiques de référence décrits dans la norme permettent d'assurer une évaluation cohérente et standardisée à travers différents projets, facilitant ainsi la comparaison et l'amélioration continue de la technologie des modules photovoltaïques. En somme, la norme EN IEC 61853-4:2018 représente un cadre essentiel pour les professionnels du secteur photovoltaïque. Ses attributions claires et ses données climatiques de référence font d'elle un outil inestimable pour mesurer et améliorer la performance des systèmes photovoltaïques, contribuant ainsi aux objectifs ambitieux de transition énergétique.
Die Norm EN IEC 61853-4:2018 bietet eine umfassende Grundlage für die Leistungsbewertung von Photovoltaikmodulen und deren Energiebewertung. Insbesondere konzentriert sich dieser Teil der Norm auf die standardisierten Referenzklimaprofile, die für die Berechnung von Energiebewertungen von entscheidender Bedeutung sind. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil dieser Norm liegt in ihrer detaillierten Beschreibung der klimatischen Profile, die in verschiedenen Regionen und unter unterschiedlichen Bedingungen angewendet werden können. Diese Referenzklimaprofile ermöglichen es Herstellern und Prüfinstituten, eine einheitliche Basis für die Bewertung der Modulleistungen zu schaffen, was die Vergleichbarkeit der Testergebnisse erheblich verbessert. Die Norm trägt zur Stärkung der Transparenz und Vertrauenswürdigkeit im Markt für Photovoltaikmodule bei, indem sie klar definierte Kriterien liefert, die bei der Ermittlung der Energieeffizienz und Leistung von PV-Modulen beachtet werden müssen. Darüber hinaus enthält die Norm ein Anhängsel in Form von ZIP-Dateien mit klimatischen Datensätzen, die als wertvolle Ergänzung zur praktischen Anwendung der Norm dienen. Diese Klimadaten erlauben es den Nutzern, präzisere Berechnungen und Bewertungen durchzuführen, die auf realitätsnahen klimatischen Bedingungen basieren. Zusammenfassend ist die EN IEC 61853-4:2018 eine relevante und leistungsstarke Norm im Bereich der Photovoltaik, die das Potenzial hat, die Qualität und Effizienz von PV-Modulen erheblich zu steigern, indem sie standardisierte Verfahren für die Energiebewertung einführt.
The EN IEC 61853-4:2018 standard is pivotal in the realm of photovoltaic (PV) module performance testing and energy rating. This part of the standard specifically addresses the standard reference climatic profiles essential for accurately calculating energy ratings of PV modules. One of the primary strengths of this standard is its comprehensive approach to climatic data. It provides a robust framework that consists of standardized profiles which incorporate various climatic conditions. This ensures that energy ratings are reflective of real-world performance across different environments, enhancing the reliability of energy predictions for PV modules. Furthermore, the inclusion of zip files containing climatic data sets is a significant feature. These datasets serve as a valuable resource for manufacturers and testers, enabling them to apply the standard reference climatic profiles effectively. This practical attachment improves usability, facilitating better adherence to the standard and promoting consistency across the industry. The relevance of EN IEC 61853-4:2018 cannot be overstated. As the demand for clean energy sources grows, the need for reliable and accurate photovoltaic module performance metrics becomes increasingly crucial. This standard provides a solid foundation for assessing how PV modules will perform under various climatic conditions, thereby fostering confidence among manufacturers, consumers, and regulatory bodies. In summary, the EN IEC 61853-4:2018 standard encompasses vital elements that enhance the credibility and accuracy of PV module energy ratings through its detailed climatic profiles and supplementary data sets. Its contribution to the solar energy industry makes it an indispensable standard for ensuring effective performance assessment of photovoltaic technologies.
EN IEC 61853-4:2018標準は、太陽光発電モジュールの性能試験とエネルギー評価に関連する重要な文書であり、特に「標準参照気候プロファイル」に焦点を当てています。この標準の主な目的は、エネルギー評価を計算するために使用される気候データの標準参照プロファイルを定義することであり、太陽光発電システムの実際の性能をより正確に反映するための基盤を提供します。 この標準の強みは、付属のZIPファイル形式の気候データセットを含んでいる点です。これにより、利用者は多様な気候条件を考慮に入れた上で、エネルギー評価を行うことができます。これらのデータセットは、異なる地域や気候における太陽光発電モジュールの性能を比較し、評価する際に不可欠なリソースとなります。 さらに、EN IEC 61853-4:2018における気候プロファイルの標準化は、国際的な市場における透明性や一貫性を促進し、メーカーや研究者が基準に従ったテストを行う際の信頼性を高めます。これにより、消費者はより正確なエネルギー評価に基づいて製品を選ぶことができるため、最終的には市場全体の発展にも寄与します。 このように、EN IEC 61853-4:2018は、太陽光発電の性能評価において必須の標準であり、その適用範囲や意義は非常に高いものです。そのため、業界の専門家や製品開発者にとって、EX IEC 61853-4:2018を理解し、活用することは重要です。
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