Solar technology certification

Before solar panels, inverters and other components for PV systems are admitted to the various markets, they must meet applicable standards in terms of performance, safety, etc. These are both locally and internationally established standards.

Kiwa offers a comprehensive portfolio worldwide when it comes to testing and certifying solar technology. We can therefore help manufacturers to obtain approvals for numerous markets. Below you will find an overview of our services in the field of equipment for solar systems.

  • Solar thermal and solar boilers testing and certification

    Kiwa is a testing and certification body for solar thermal collectors (EN 12975) and systems (EN 12976). We can certify your products according to: The Solar Keymark: the European quality mark for solar boilers and collectors.
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  • North America testing and certification

    Kiwa can test according to the TA Standard for safety flat-plate photovoltaic modules and panels (Solar). Testing and certification according to the UL1703 allows launching your products on the North American market. These requirements cover flat-...
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  • PV inverters and grid connections testing and certification

    Kiwa can test your PV inverters and grid connections. Kiwa is also Notified Body on all relevant directives that apply to inverters – electromagnetic compatibility directive (EMC-D), low voltage directive (LVD) and grid connection - our test facilities and expertise are available to you.
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  • PV and Thermal solar panels

    Kiwa operates in the renewable energies market and has been accredited (Dutch Accreditation Council, RVA) to issue the SOLAR KEYMARK and therefore the certification for the standards EN 12975 (Solar Collectors) and EN 12976 (Factory Made Thermal S...
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