ASTM E2236-02 - 10.10.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods provide special techniques needed to determine the electrical performance and spectral response of two-terminal, multijunction photovoltaic (PV) devices, both cell and modules.

1.2 These test methods are modifications and extensions of the procedures for single-junction devices defined by Test Methods E 948, E 1021, and E 1036.

1.3 These test methods do not include temperature and irradiance corrections for spectral response and current-voltage (I-V) measurements. Procedures for such corrections are available in Test Methods E 948, E 1021, and E 1036.

1.4 These test methods apply only to nonconcentrator terrestrial multijunction photovoltaic cells and modules.

1.5 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.6 There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.

1.7 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

G173-23

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

E1040-10(2020)

Standard Specification for Physical Characteristics of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Reference Cells

G138-12(2020)e1

Standard Test Method for Calibration of a Spectroradiometer Using a Standard Source of Irradiance (Includes all amendments and changes 7/20/2020).

E1036-15(2019)

Standard Test Methods for Electrical Performance of Nonconcentrator Terrestrial Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays Using Reference Cells

E1021-15(2019)

Standard Test Method for Spectral Responsivity Measurements of Photovoltaic Devices

E1362-15(2019)

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

E927-19

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

E973-16(2020)

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

E1125-16(2020)

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

E772-15(2021)

Standard Terminology of Solar Energy Conversion

E948-16(2020)

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

E1328-05

Standard Terminology Relating to Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion (Withdrawn 2012)