A Study on Requirements for Building Application Test of Photovoltaic Technology

Because photovoltaic technology applied to the building is intended for long-term use, it is important to undergoes sufficient test before installation. In general, testing of photovoltaic technology is mainly performed on the components of the system. However, because each component is combined with the building’s applied solar technology, various tests are required in its combined state with the building. Therefore, in this study, the current status of photovoltaic technology, procedures, and related facilities were investigated to derive the requirements of the building application test for photovoltaic technology. Based on the results of the investigation, test requirements were derived, such as content to be considered when testing building-applied photovoltaic technology and facility requirements for testing and certification.