DIN EN 62446:2010-07

This International Standard defines the minimal information and documentation required to be handed over to a customer following the installation of a grid connected PV system. This document also describes the minimum commissioning tests, inspection criteria and documentation expected to verify the safe installation and correct operation of the system. This document can also be used for periodic retesting. This standard is written for grid connected PV systems only and does not apply for AC module systems or systems that utilize energy storage (such as batteries) or hybrid systems. This document is for use by system designers and installers of grid connected solar PV systems as a template to provide effective documentation to a customer. By detailing the expected minimum commissioning tests and inspection criteria, it is also intended to assist in the verification/inspection of a grid connected solar PV system after installation and for subsequent re-inspection, maintenance or modifications. This document is split into 2 sections: - System documentation requirements (clause 4) - This section details the information that shall be provided, as a minimum, within the documentation provided to the customer following installation of a grid connected PV system. - Verification (clause 5) - This section provides the information expected to be provided following initial (or periodic) verification of an installed system. It contains requirements for inspection and testing. The responsible Committee is K 373 "Photovoltaische Solarenergie-Systeme" ("Solar photovoltaic energy systems") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.