ASTM E1036-02 - 10.10.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the electrical performance of photovoltaic modules and arrays under natural or simulated sunlight using a calibrated reference cell.

1.2 Measurements under a variety of conditions are allowed; results are reported under a select set of reporting conditions (RC) to facilitate comparison of results.

1.3 These test methods apply only to nonconcentrator terrestrial modules and arrays.

1.4 The performance parameters determined by these test methods apply only at the time of the test, and imply no past or future performance level.

1.5 There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E927-19(2025)

Standard Classification for Solar Simulators for Electrical Performance Testing of Photovoltaic Devices

E1362-15(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Calibration of Non-Concentrator Photovoltaic Non-Primary Reference Cells

E1125-16(2020)

Standard Test Method for Calibration of Primary Non-Concentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells Using a Tabular Spectrum

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E772-15(2021)

Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion

E1040-10(2020)

Standard Specification for Physical Characteristics of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells

G173-23

Standard Tables for Reference Solar Spectral Irradiances: Direct Normal and Hemispherical on 37? Tilted Surface

E2236-10(2025)

Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Electrical Performance and Spectral Response of Non-concentrator Multijunction Photovoltaic Cells and Modules

E973-16(2025)

Standard Test Method for Determination of the Spectral Mismatch Parameter Between a Photovoltaic Device and a Photovoltaic Reference Cell

E948-16(2025)

Standard Test Method for Electrical Performance of Photovoltaic Cells Using Reference Cells Under Simulated Sunlight

E1021-15(2025)

Standard Test Method for Spectral Responsivity Measurements of Photovoltaic Devices

E941-83(1999)

Standard Test Method for Calibration of Reference Pyranometers With Axis Tilted by the Shading Method (Withdrawn 2005)