IPC 8701
Final Acceptance Criteria Standard for PV Modules-Final Module Assembly
standard by Association Connecting Electronics Industries, 06/01/2014
Full Description
IPC-8701 presents acceptance guidelines for the solar panel in final module assembly. The intent of this standard is to cover crystalline solar modules.Some of the content may be applicable to other photovoltaic modules such as thin film. The standard reviews and includes acceptance guidelines for incoming and finished frames, frame assembly, sealant, tape, junction box assembly, and bus bar connections. The standard also gives suggestions for best practices in manufacturing and shipping of modules.