Greentech Lead Europe: Upsolar, a provider of solar PV modules,
has earned two new certifications from the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC), in conjunction with Italy-based certification body ICIM.
IEC certification through ICIM is a significant milestone
as it allows Upsolar move toward efficiently obtaining certification from the
French Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment (CSTB), which will
enable customers to access feed-in tariffs (FiTs) available in the country.
IEC approved Upsolar’s 60-cell modules
featuring Schweizer Solrif frames, which offer system layout
flexibility and ease of installation for residential, commercial and industrial
buildings. The product is available in both mono- and polycrystalline
varieties, expanding the breadth of Upsolar’s product portfolio to better meet
the unique needs of each end-user.
“Given a globally challenging economic environment, it is
increasingly important for module manufacturers to invest in certifications
that will facilitate access to government incentives and increase the financial
feasibility of installing solar systems,” said Stephane Dufrenne, chief
technology officer of Upsolar.
“By proactively working toward these non-mandatory
recognitions, Upsolar is expanding access to PV in the Italian and the French
markets while gaining valuable market share in these regions.”
Upsolar has also earned CSTB certifications for multiple
products in its expansive portfolio.
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