In outdoor test fields for photovoltaic systems individual modules and complete systems are measured over a long period in accordance with European guidelines for different manufacturers. Kassel is a key reference site for standardized tests offered by DERlab e.V. Europe-wide.
Fraunhofer IEE offers outdoor PV module measurement facilities. Assure your performance specifications. Benefit from our scientific background and experience.
German Facility
Our test field is located in the middle of Germany in the immediate vicinity of Kassel. It offers outstanding conditions for an uninterrupted year round measurement operation.
International Facilities
In cooperation with our DERlab partners we are also able to offer worldwide module tests in wide ranging climatic conditions which may be more applicable to your needs. All our measurement campaigns are performed in accordance with the “Technical Guidelines on Long-term Photovoltaic Module Outdoor Tests”.
On-Site Surveys
With our mobile measurement stations we are able to perform measurements at your desired location, allowing the measurement of specific characteristics at relevant periods of time.
Our measurement techniques for characteristic PV module sizes offer the highest standard in accuracy and reliability with an uncertainty well below one percent. To achieve these results we deploy recognized scientific equipment designed for the measurement of PV modules and which are incrementally improved over many years to suit the requirements of new module technologies.
For the measurement of the module temperature, general meteorological data and solar spectra, we deploy high quality measurement equipment which adheres to even higher standards.
Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology