scope:

Photovoltaic (PV) modules are electrical devices intended for continuous outdoor exposure during their lifetime. Existing type approval standards do not consider mechanical stresses that may occur during transportation to the PV installation destination. This part of the standard shall describes methods for the simulation of transportation of complete package units of modules and combined subsequent environmental impacts, it does however not include pass/fail criteria. This standard is designed so that its test sequence can co-ordinate with those of IEC 61215 or IEC 61646, so that a single set of samples may be used to perform both the transportation simulation and performance evaluation of a photovoltaic module design. This standard shall apply to flat plate photovoltaic modules, but may also be used as a basis for testing of CPV modules and assemblies. IEC 62759 consists of the following parts, under the general title Transportation Testing of Photovoltaic (PV) Modules, both parts describe requirements for testing: Part 1: Transportation and shipping of PV module package units Part 2: Rough handling of individual PV modules