IEA SHC Task 57
The Global Solar
Certification Network (GSCN)
Harald Drück, IGTE University of Stuttgart
GSCN Chairman and Leader Subtask A of IEA SHC Task 57
With support from: Jan Erik Nielsen, IEA SHC Task 57 operating agent
SHE Webinar on Solar Keymark & Certification , June 6, 2019
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The Global Solar Certification
Network is a worldwide
cooperation between:
❑ Solar thermal industry representatives
❑ Certification bodies
❑ Test laboratories
❑ Inspection bodies / inspectors
Global Solar Certification Network
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Aim
❑ Facilitate worldwide cross-border trading for
manufacturers of solar thermal quality products
❑ Avoid re-testing of products and re-inspection of
production lines when entering new markets
Leading to:❑ Increased quality
❑ Lower costs
❑ Bigger market - better business ☺
Global Solar Certification Network
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Method
❑ Use existing certification schemes
and have mutual recognition of test
reports and inspection reports
Global Solar Certification Network
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ISO9806 Test report
Inspection report
Reports fulfilling
requirements given in GSCN
Working Rules and done by
test labs and inspectors
recognized by GSCN.
The concept
of GSCN:
Global Solar Certification Network
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How it works
❑ Mutual recognition of test and inspection reports between 3rd
party certification schemes:❑ Initial type testing - and surveillance testing
❑ Initial inspection of the factory production control - and surveillance
❑ All operating bodies shall have relevant accreditation
❑ Basic standard is newest ISO 9806 on solar collector test
procedures
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GSCN Success Stories
❑ GSCN established
❑ Harmonisation of testing, inspection and
certification procedures achieved (within several
global regions)
❑ GSCN based certification of solar collectors for the
following manufacturers performed
- Sammler Solar & Central Heating Systems, GR
- KBB, Germany
- GreenOneTec, Austria
- …..
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Status for the GSCN
❑ Final set of working rules approved
❑ GSCN System in Operation
❑ Members:
❑ Industry: 8
❑ Certification Bodies: 5
❑ Inspectors: 2
❑ Test labs: 7
❑ Supporters: 6
❑ Applicants:
❑ Industry: 1
❑ CBs: 4
❑ Inspectors: 3
❑ Test labs: 2
❑ Ongoing promotion of the GSCN
❑ Acquisition of members
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Fees (for 2019)
• Certification body: 200 €/year
• Inspection body / inspector: 200 €/year
• Test lab: 200 €/year
• Industry: 250 €/year
• Supporting members: 75 €/year
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Participate !
Industry
Industry members can utilize the concept of "Global Solar Certification" in order
to avoid re-testing and re-inspection in different certification regions.
Industry members can save significant amounts of money and time this way.
Certification bodies
Certification bodies participating in the Global Solar Certification Network will
attract big international customers
Test labs
Test labs participating in the Global Solar Certification Network will attract big
international customers
Inspectors / inspection bodies
Inspectors / inspection bodies participating in the Global Solar Certification
Network will attract big international customers
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Become a Member of the GSCN!
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Harald Drück, e-mail: [email protected]
Shawn Martin, e-mail: [email protected]
http://gscn.solar/
http://task57.iea-shc.org/
Thank you for
your attention
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Product
Certification body
Inspector
Test Lab
Accreditation body
Production line
Requirements in scheme rules
Standards for test
procedures
Certification bodyCertification
bodyCertification body
Other certification
bodies
ISO 9806:2017
How it works
Test report
Inspection report
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How it is organized
Harald Drück
Until 12/18: Jan Erik Nielsen
From 01/19: Shawn Martin
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Savings for a manufacturer - exampleManufacturer A
No. certified products 8
No. certification regions 3
COSTS WITHOUT GSCN
Initial testing 288 k€
Annual inspection 12 k€
Costs first year 300 k€
Costs following years 12 k€/year
COSTS WITH GSCN
Initial testing 96 k€
Re-issuing of test reports 12 k€
Annual inspection 4 k€
GSCN fee - initial 4 k€
GSCN fee - annual 1.6 k€/year
Costs first year 116 k€
Costs following years 5.6 k€/year
SAVINGS WITH GSCNSavings first year 184 k€ 61%
Savings following years 6.4 k€/year 53%
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How to join the GSCB as: Certification Body
The main requirements for certification bodies are:
❑ Valid accreditation by a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) showing compliance with the provisions of ISO/IEC 17065 “Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services”.
❑ The scope shall include certification of solar thermal collectors based on testing according to the current version of ISO 9806.
❑ The requirements for the factory production control (Annex C1) shall be part of the certification body’s certification scheme rules.
❑ The test result template (Annex B1) and the inspection report template (Annex B2) shall be part of the certification body’s certification scheme rules.
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How to join the GSCB as: Test lab
The main requirements for test labs are:
❑ Valid accreditation showing compliance with the provisions of ISO/IEC 17025 “General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”, with the scope of the current version of ISO 9806.
❑ Proof of specific experience
❑ Use of harmonized formats/templates
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How to join the GSCB as: Inspection Body
If the applicant is a third-party inspection body the main requirements are:
❑ Valid accreditation as type A inspection body by a member of IAF (International Accreditation Forum) showing compliance with the provisions of ISO/IEC 17020 “Requirements for the operation of various types of bodies performing inspection”
❑ Use of harmonized formats/templates
If the applicant is a product certification body and a current member of the GSCN, and the applicant also performs continuous compliance inspections, the main requirement is:
❑ Accreditation in accordance ISO/IEC 17065 with accredited scopes of work which includes furnishing inspection services for solar collector manufacturing conformity assessment.
❑ Use of harmonized formats/templates
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How it will work for manufacturers
❑ A manufacturer having already a certificate accepted by the GSCN, simply apply directly to a certification body issuing the next wanted certificate (also accepted within the GSCN), showing his existing certificate and related test and inspection reports and other relevant documentation.
❑ NB. Test lab and inspector shall be recognized by both certification bodies.
❑ The “new” certification body will then tell the manufacturer if any additional testing/inspection will needed.
❑ If no additional testing/inspection is required – or when such additional testing/inspection has completed – the manufacturer is granted the license to mark his product with the “new” certificate too.
❑ Fees will apply for using the system:
❑ Fee to test lab for re-use of test reports❑ Fee for inspection body for re-use of inspection reports (annual)❑ Fee to GSCN (annual)
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Short info on
IEA SHC Task 57
Solar Standards and
Certification
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Structure of IEA SHC Task 57
❑ Subtask A: Kick-off of the operation of Global Solar
Certification Network
❑ Subtask B : Improvement of test procedures –
support and input to ISO
❑ Subtask C : Promotion and capacity building with
respect to ISO standards and state-of-the-art
certification schemes
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Subtask A DE, Harald Drück, Chair of GSCN, ITW, Stuttgart University √
Kick-off the operation of Global Solar Certification Network
Objectives
❑ Kick-off the operation of the Global Solar Certification Network and implement the concept of mutual acceptance of test and inspection reports.
Activities:
❑ Management of GSCN (incl. internal working groups ); incl. organising plenary and board meetings (physical & web meetings)
❑ Further improvement of the GSCN working rules
❑ Acquisition and assessment of new network members (check if the agreed requirements for participation are fulfilled)
❑ Give assistance to manufacturers with respect to the mutual recognition of test reports and inspection reports – the concept will be tried out by participating manufacturers
❑ Maintain GSCN website and provide input/assistance for subtask C with regard to promotion of GSCN
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Subtask B CN, He Zinian, Convenor of ISO TC 180 WG3, Beijing Solar Energy Research √
New and improved ISO test procedures
Objectives
❑ Improve testing standards for solar thermal systems and components (with focus on ISO 9806) – giving input and support to ISO/TC 180 and working groups.
Activities
❑ Accelerated ageing test of flat plate collectors and evacuated tubular collectors – and collector components and materials
❑ Mechanical load testing of collectors and supporting structures
❑ Building envelope integrated collectors and systems
❑ Other issues, e.g. test procedures for system reliability and safety, test procedures for systems for other applications: desalination, drying, disinfection
❑ Defining/discussing extreme conditions
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Subtask C RECREEE, Ashraf Kraidy √
Promotion and capacity building with respect to ISO standards and state-of-the-art certification schemes
Objectives:
➢ Assist in implementation of ISO 9806 (and other ISO standards)
➢ Elaborate guidelines for certification schemes for solar collectors (and other solar thermal products)
Activities
➢ Make guidelines how to understand and use the ISO 9806 standard
➢ Participate in national and international conferences promoting ISO standards
➢ Elaborate at least two model certification schemes, one corresponding to the level required for participation in the Global Solar Certification Network (GSCN) – and one with a lower level of requirements fitted for countries/regions without a very sophisticated certification and testing infrastructure
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Jan Erik Nielsen, SolarKey Int.
❑ Involved in ISO TC 180 standardisation since 1987
❑ Involved CEN TC 312 standardisation since 1996
Solar Keymark Network Manager - one of the initiators
❑ Operating Agent IEA-SHC Task 43 “Solar Rating &
Certification” since 2009-15
❑ Operating Agent IEA-SHC Task 45 “Large Solar
Heating/Cooling Systems” since 2011-14
❑ Operating Agent IEA-SHC Task 57 “Solar Standards and
Certification” since 2016
❑ Global Solar Certification since 2013
