TÜV SÜD Presents International Services for PV Systems

MUNICH, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

At the Intersolar trade show in Munich TÜV SÜD will inform visitors about the certification and testing of PV systems, PV modules and PV components in accordance with national and international standards and directives and about its Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) certificate (Hall A 5, Stand 235). The experts from the international service provider support manufacturers, investors, importers and installers throughout the world.

At Intersolar 2012 TÜV SÜD will showcase its service portfolio which facilitates access to international PV markets and funding. The portfolio comprises certification in accordance with national and international standards and directives plus site and environmental impact assessment as well as initial and further training. Andreas Faißt, TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH: "Our clients benefit from our global presence and long-standing experience, as we provide testing and certification services for all major PV markets of the world and our tests are also recognized in closed markets such as China and Japan."

TÜV SÜD has based its BIPV certification on its multi-disciplinary expertise with PV and construction engineering. BIPV certification enables manufacturers and importers to demonstrate that their PV modules and installation systems and methods are safe and comply with the building codes. Certification assesses a host of criteria, including mechanical strength and stability as well as safety in standard operation and in the case of fire. On 14 June 2012 from 14.35 to 15.05 Andreas Faißt will give a talk informing Intersolar visitors about "Certification of building integrated PV products (BIPV)".

At TÜV SÜD's trade fair stand, visitors can inform themselves about the entire service portfolio in the field of PV. Also included in the service range is the thresher test, which verifies the reliability of c-Si modules in operation. TÜV SÜD's services also include profitability assessments, feasibility studies, site and environmental impact assessments, supplier evaluation, technical due diligence and production of maintenance plans and training offers.

Further information about the service portfolio is available at http://www.tuev-sued.de/pv

TÜV SÜD is a leading international service organization catering to the strategic business segments INDUSTRY, MOBILITY and CERTIFICATION. More than 17,000 employees are represented at more than 600 locations throughout the world. Optimizing technology, systems and know-how, the interdisciplinary specialist teams act as process partners to strengthen their customers' competitiveness.

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TÜV SÜD AG
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