Standard Test Methods for Determining Mechanical Integrity of Photovoltaic Modules

Published by	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	04/01/2019	6

Category: ASTM

Description

ASTM E1830 – Standard Test Methods for Determining Mechanical Integrity of Photovoltaic Modules

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining the ability of photovoltaic modules to withstand the mechanical loads, stresses and deflections used to simulate, on an accelerated basis, high wind conditions, heavy snow and ice accumulation, and non-planar installation effects.

1.1.1 A static load test to 2400 Pa is used to simulate wind loads on both module surfaces.