Solar Photovoltaic Module Testing Lab
PV Module testing lab was established in 2015 in Center for Energy Research and Development (CERAD), UET Lahore. The primary goal to establish this lab was to ensure quality of the solar panels disseminated in the market. Due to the demand supply gap that the country is facing, there is no option except to increase the installation of renewable energy systems. It is evident that solar systems are penetrating at a faster rate to meet the energy demands in different sectors. To ensure the quality of Solar PV System, PV Lab recognizes its responsibility as provider of quality testing services in accordance with international IEC standards.
| IEC 61215 (Design) | IEC 61730-2 (Safety) | IEC 61701 | Others |
| Visual Inspection | Accessibility Test | Salt Mist Corrosion Test | Electroluminescence Test |
| Maximum Power Determination Test | Cut Susceptibility Test | Thermal Conditioning Test | |
| Pmax at low Irradiance | Impulse voltage Test | Light Induced Degradation Test | |
| Insulation Resistance Test | Reverse current overload Test | ||
| Wet Leakage Current Test | Ground Continuity Test | ||
| Mechanical Load Test | Module Breakage Test | ||
| Hail Test | Water Spray Test |
Completed Projects:
The lab has been providing its services to both government and private sectors since its establishment. Here is the list of major projects completed so far:
1. Tribal Area Development Project (TADP)
2. Southern Punjab Poverty Alleviation Project (SPPAP)
3. Solarization of Off-Grid and Other Schools in Punjab
4. Khadim-e-Punjab Ujaala Program (KPUP)
5. Retrofitting and Solarization of Public Institutes under PGDP
6. National Rural Support Programme (NRSP)
7. Solarization of other Residences in GOR-I Lahore
8. Solarization of 500kW Grid Tied EPC System at MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Faculty Building)
9. Solarization of Schools in Merged Areas
Pricing:
Sr # | Description | Rates per sample | |
up to 5 | above 5 | ||
1 | Visual Inspection Test | 1,000 | 900 |
2 | Maximum Power Determination Test | 12,000 | 10,800 |
3 | Insulation Test | 2,500 | 2,250 |
4 | Real Power Measurement at low Irradiance | 5,000 | 4,500 |
5 | UV Preconditioning Test | 35,000 | 31,500 |
6 | Thermal Conditioning | 5,000 | 4,500 |
7 | Wet Leakage Current Test | 2,500 | 2,250 |
8 | Mechanical Load Test | 25,000 | 22,500 |
9 | Hail Test | 4,500 | 4,050 |
10 | Electroluminescence Imaging | 1,500 | 1,350 |
11 | Accessibility Test | 1,500 | 1,350 |
12 | Ground Continuity Test | 1,500 | 1,350 |
13 | Impulse Voltage Test | 2,500 | 2,250 |
14 | Reverse Current Overload Test | 4,500 | 4,050 |
15 | Module Breakage Test | 3,500 | 3,150 |
16 | Light Induced Degradation Test | 20,000 | 18,000 |
17 | Corrosion in artificial Atmosphere/Salt Spray Test | 25,000 | 22,500 |
18 | Water Spray Test | 3,500 | 3,150 |
19 | Dry Heat Temperature Test/Dry cold Temperature Test | 30,000 | 27,000 |