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Now Certify Half The World’s Solar Panels

Newtown-based TÜV Rheinland PTL, LLC, North America’s largest solar and photovoltaic testing company, was certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) to perform solar thermal testing and performance verification. 

TÜV Rheinland PTL tests and certifies renewable energy products including solar, wind, hydrogen, and storage technologies. Today, the laboratory, in tandem with TÜVRheinland’s global network of solar laboratories, tests over 50 percent of the world’s solar conversion devices. 

The testing company launched its Solar Thermal and Combined Heating Power (CHP) Systems services, including domestic and international testing, at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Phoenix, Ariz., this past November.

TÜV Rheinland PTL was audited to SRCC Standard 100 – Test Methods and Minimum Standards for Certifying Solar Collectors. Many US-based rebate and incentive programs require solar thermal technology to have SRCC certification.  

In addition, TÜV Rheinland PTL performs combined Solar Thermal and PV system testing and certification as well as Solar Keymark testing, including concentrating and nonconcentrating applications.                                                    The Solar Thermal Service includes inspection, safety tests and quality assurance for the manufacture, fabrication and installation of residential and commercial systems. Additionally, the testing center performs in-service examination of solar thermal collectors and associated subsystems. 

TÜV Rheinland PTL tests and certifies systems slated for sale in both the European Union and North American markets.

Testing services using the latest in innovative testing technologies assure that Solar Thermal, PV, CPV, and CSP Systems comply with electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements for both product quality and product safety.  

TÜVRheinland is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and is accredited by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The company is recognized by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration to provide safety testing to a multitude of US standards.

In addition, TÜVRheinland works closely with states and local jurisdictions on safety and code enforcement issues.

TÜV Rheinland PTL is a unique partnership with Arizona State University, an institution with more than 50 years of research on solar energy and extensive solar testing know-how.

 With in-country experts across six continents, TÜVRheinland eases the path to compliance with technical expertise, cost-effective pricing and quick turnaround times. The $1.5 billion corporation is comprised of an international network of more than 13,300 employees in 61 countries. For more information, visit www.us.TUV.com.