Growth in the global solar power/photovoltaic testing (PV) market continues to soar and certification is a means for PV manufacturers to ensure that their products are fully recognised by potential customers. Exova offers testing of photovoltaic panels and modules. Our PV test equipment includes an IEC 60904-9 Class A steady state, solar simulator 3m x 4m.

Exova is an accredited third party test lab for ULC/UL PV module certification programs. Exova provides solar power/photovoltaic testing services in accordance with national and international standards such as IEC, CSA and ULC/UL. Exova offers a full spectrum of solar power/photovoltaic testing capabilities.


Please request a quote or contact us to find out how Exova's Solar Power/Photovoltaic Testing services can assist you.

Solar Power/Photovoltaic Testing: Mechanical Safety Tests
•    Cut Test
•    Push Test
•    Impact Test
•    Torque Test
•    Loading Test
•    Strain Relief Test

Solar Power/Photovoltaic Testing: Electrical Performance Characterization
•    IV Curves
•    Leakage Current
•    Bonding Path Resistance
•    Wet Insulation Resistance
•    Voltage Withstand
•    Reverse Current Overload
•    Temperature Correlation

Solar Power/Photovoltaic Testing: Environmental Durability Tests
•    Water Spray
•    Accelerated Aging
•    Fire
•    Hail Impact
•    Corrosive Atmosphere
•    Temperature Cycling
•    Humidity

Solar Power/Photovoltaic Testing Facility
In addition to solar power/photovoltaic testing, we also test air and water solar collectors and systems. Our solar power/photovoltaic testing facility consists of indoor and outdoor test environments, including a large area, full spectrum, climate controlled indoor solar simulator.

Solar Power/Photovoltaic Testing: Green Energy Technologies
The National Solar Test Facility, (NSTF) at Exova is one of North America’s leading centres for testing and rating green energy technologies.