What is BS EN 61727 - Technical recommendations for PV systems about?

A photovoltaic system, also a PV system or solar power system, is an electric power system designed to supply usable solar power using photovoltaics. BS EN 61727 discusses definitions, power quality, equipment protection and personnel safety related to PV systems.

BS EN 61727 addresses the interface requirements between the PV system and the utility and provides technical recommendations. Interface requirements may vary when storage systems are incorporated or when control signals for PV system operation are supplied by the utility.

Who is BS EN 61727 - Technical recommendations for PV systems for? 

BS EN BS EN 61727 on the technical recommendations for PV systems is useful for: 

PV module manufacturers
PV power system manufacturers
Photoelectric device manufacturers
Dealers and importers of PV devices
Product designers
Quality assurance and testing personnel
Electronics and Electrical engineers
Testing houses/ service/certification providers for PV systems
Researchers and scientists
System designers and installers of grid-connected PV systems

Why should you use BS EN 61727 - Technical recommendations for PV systems?

Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. PV systems provide electric energy in an environmentally beneficial way. They work without pollution or other emissions and can be mounted nearly anywhere in close proximity to where people use electricity, including living, working and sleeping facilities. There are certain standardized specifications contributing to the performance of a PV system.

BS EN 61727 discusses definitions that depict a user-friendly idea of PV systems. BS EN 61727 provides users with the power quality which contributes to the performance characteristics of PV systems ensuring their reliability. BS EN 61727 also guides users with equipment protection and personnel safety for improving safety measurement. The guidelines in BS EN 61727 help you perceive the technical recommendations for PV systems that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.

BS EN 61727:1996

Photovoltaic (PV) systems. Characteristics of the utility interface

Published:

15 Jan 1996

Withdrawn:

29 Apr 2024