Author(s):	Alison Wilshaw Lucy Aitchison IT Power Ltd, United Kingdom (GBR) with contributions from: Hervé Colin (FRA) Ingo Stadler (DEU) Noboru Yumoto (JPN); Rolf Oldach (GBR).
Organization:	IT Power Ltd, United Kingdom (GBR)
Date of issue:	April 2004
Type:	Report IEA  PVPS Task 3
Reference:	IEA PVPS T3-15(2):2003
Details:	20 p.: figures; with references
Download:	Open or download this report as PDF file (717 KB)
Available from:	Task 3 members
Abstract:	Task 3 of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Implementing Agreement on Photovoltaic Power Systems deals with Stand-alone and Island Applications. Within this Task, Quality Assurance of photovoltaic (PV) systems is considered to be of special interest. A strong emphasis on quality aspects is essential for the long term success of any PV project. However, stand-alone PV systems are frequently installed with little or no attention to quality issues. One of the main reasons for this is that the work required to implement quality procedures is perceived as being complicated and costly. Unfortunately, this perception gives rise to many project failures which are both costly and difficult to rectify. As part of its efforts to improve performance by raising the standards of stand-alone PV systems, Task 3 Experts have produced a report presenting recommended practices for the management of quality stand-alone PV projects. A number of Case Studies were selected by Task 3 Experts to provide examples (of good and bad quality projects) for these guidelines. This document summarizes the characteristics and lessons learned from these projects.

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