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Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council

GCC Solar Photovoltaic Testing Centres Network

15 MAY 2017

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High risk counterfeit products are

difficult to identify without

sophisticated local testing

capabilities

Low quality imports fail to meet

safety standards and pose risk to

consumers

Enable Abu Dhabi’s locally

produced goods to meet technical

requirements for foreign export

Develop the substance of reputation

to support goods “Made in the UAE”

and “Made in Abu Dhabi”

Abu Dhabi Emirate requires a solid Quality Infrastructure (QI) to achieve its economic objectives and integrate with global markets

The Abu Dhabi Quality Agenda

Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030

is shaping a diversified and

globally integrated economy . . .

“Abu Dhabi as a

sustainable, diversified,

high-value-added economy

that encourages

enterprises and

entrepreneurship and is

well integrated in the

global economy leading to

better opportunities for all”

. . . Which requires a dedicated effort to prepare the

Emirate for the challenges presented by varying

degrees of Quality around the world. . .

. . . and which has driven the Abu

Dhabi Quality agenda across

three areas

Integrate with the Global Trade System

Eliminate Low Quality Imports

Ensure Capabilities to Test Products

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The QCC operates across six key areas of activity related to provision of Quality Infrastructure

Quality Conformity Council’s Core Activities and Outcomes

Standards

development and

harmonization,

working in

partnership with

ESMA to integrate

federally and

internationally

Product conformity

and certification

programs for

industry and

regulators

Personnel and

systems certification

for industry and

regulators

Dangerous product

control in the

Emirate in

coordination with

federal entities

Consumer product

recalls in Abu Dhabi

Counterfeit control

e.g. electrical

products

Trading balance

verification and

inspection in high

value markets

Pre-packaged goods

inspection

Product safety

inspections

Regulation

enforcement

Testing infrastructure

enabling regulation

of:

−Food & Water

−Pharmaceuticals

−Construction

−Medical Devices

−Electrical

−Safety Systems

Measurement

infrastructure

development to

support industry in

line with Economic

Vision 2030 and

current needs

StandardsConformity Schemes

and CertificationConsumer Safety

Legal Metrology /

Market SurveillanceTesting Infrastructure

Metrology

Infrastructure

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The Conformity Scheme Services Sector performs two main services: Scheme Development and Certification Issuance

The two services are complementary and involve support from all QCC departments

Conformity Scheme Development Certification Issuance

• Define Scheme Concept

• Convene Technical evaluation committees

• Conduct Technical assessment of product specifications

• Create Scheme Hypothesis

• Assess Environmental, Social and Economic Impact of

scheme adoption

• Develop Implementation Program

• Launch Scheme and follow up marketing

• Promote conformity scheme adoption

• Assist scheme applicants

• Application review

• Application technical evaluation

• Certification decision by Committee

• Certified product, personnel, system surveillance

• Support on Trustmark promotion

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QCC develops Products Certification Schemes that distinguishes products of good quality, safety and environmental performance

Covers PE pipes

used in water

and gas

distribution

Focused on

Adhesives and

Sealants used in

construction

projects

Polyethylene

Plastic Pipes

Adhesives

and Sealants

Covers Toilets,

Urinals,

Showerheads,

Taps, Bidets and

Flow Regulators

Water Fixtures

Ensures safety

and reliability of

window latches

used in new

residential

Window Safety

Fixtures

Covers Interior,

Exterior paints,

varnishes and

stains

Paints

Covers Exterior

LED Luminaires

of 11 functional

types

LED Exterior

LightingCarpets and

Hard Flooring

Covers carpets,

underlay, lino,

rubber, wood

hard flooring

Children's Play

Equipment

Hot and Cold

installation pipe

systems

Covers play

equipment for ADM

and ADEC projects

Chillers

Covers air-cooled

and water-cooled

chillers. Co-

developed with

personnel scheme

Plastic Pipe

systems

Unitary ACs

Covers splits,

windows, VRFs,

packaged units,

etc.

Solar Hot Water

Covers solar hot

water collectors

and solar hot water

systems

Insulation

Covers insulation

products used in

walls, roofs,

ducting, etc.

Glazing

Covers glazed

windows and

doors as

complete units

Water tanks

Covers pre-

insulated thermo-

plastic water

tanks

Steel

Covers rebar and

stainless steel

Gypsum

Board

Covers plaster

and cement

board products

used in

construction

Interlock Tiles

Covers pavers

for pedestrian

and vehicular

traffic

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QCC develops Products Certification Schemes for good quality, energy efficient products

Covers Toilets,

Urinals,

Showerheads,

Taps, Bidets and

Flow Regulators

Water Fixtures

Covers Exterior

LED Luminaires

of 11 functional

types

LED Exterior

LightingChillers

Covers air-cooled

and water-cooled

chillers.

Unitary ACs

Covers splits,

windows, VRFs,

packaged units,

etc.

Insulation

Covers insulation

products used in

walls, roofs,

ducting, etc.

Glazing

Covers glazed

windows and

doors as

complete units

Pearl Community Rating System

Pearl Building Rating System

Pearl Villa Rating System

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The QCC Solar PV Systems Conformity Assessment Scheme supports RSB’s regulations

Implementation and installation requirements of

small-scale solar PV energy-netting systems:

• Grid connectivity;

• Connection process;

• Municipal Permits;

• Certification and qualification;

• Metering and billing;

• Licensing; and

• Promoting [environmental and cost benefits] of

small-scale solar PV installations.

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The QCC Solar PV Systems Conformity Assessment Scheme supports RSB’s regulations

Key issues currently under consideration:

• Certification of Solar PV integrators in line with

a designated registration scheme

• Implementation of a Solar PV Knowledge

Scheme as an additional requirement for

qualification/certification of Solar PV

integrators within the first year of the

Regulations issued.

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Solar PV Systems Certification Scheme Development (DRAFT) – Under Consultation

Solar PV Installers

Product Conformity Assessment Scheme

Personnel Conformity Assessment Scheme

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Solar PV Systems Certification Scheme Development (DRAFT) – Under Consultation

Specific Performance Requirements:

• IEC 61730-1: 2016 & IEC 61730-2: 2016

• IEC 61215-1-x: 2016 (depending on the module type)

• IEC 60068-2-68

Solar PV Systems shall meet Application Class 0 or Class II of IEC 61730.

Class III applications are not permitted.

The testing laboratory used for performance measurement of the solar PV

module shall be certified to ISO/IEC 17025 within the scope of the testing

performed. The certification shall be issued by an ilac-MRA member.

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Solar PV Systems Certification Scheme Development (DRAFT) – Under Consultation

Table 1: Performance type tests for Solar PV modules

Type Tests Pass Criteria

Artificial ageing: accelerated climatic test at different environmental conditions, intensive UV exposure, outdoor exposure

Mechanical stress: static mechanical load and suction, simulation of hail impact, robustness of connections

Fault conditions simulations: bypass diode test, hot-spot effect due to partial shadowing

Electrical characterization: Nominal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT) determination, measure of performance at NOCT conditions and low irradiance, determination of temperature coefficients.

No visual defects before/after each test as defined in the relevant standards

Power output degradation lower than 5% after each test and lower than 8% after each sequence

Power output after final light soaking no less than 90% of the minimum value specified by the manufacturer

Resistance insulation greater than 40 MW/m2

Fire resistance: flammability test Comply with IEC 61730

Salt mist corrosion: in particular for PV systems intended to be installed in coastal environments.

Comply with severity level SL 6 as per IEC 61701

Ammonia corrosion: in particular for PV systems intended to be installed in farms.

Comply with IEC 62716

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Solar PV Systems Certification Scheme Development (DRAFT) – Under Consultation

Table 2: Performance type tests for Solar PV inverters

Parameters Test Standard Compliance

Degree of protection IEC 60529

Protection class IEC 60664-1

Characteristics of the utility interface IEC 61727

EMC conformance IEC 61000

Harmonics conformance IEC 61000

Power converting equipment safety IEC 62109

Overall efficiency of grid connected PV Inverters BS EN 50530

Islanding prevention measures of utility-interconnected PV inverters IEC 62116

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Solar PV Systems Certification Scheme Development (DRAFT) – Under Consultation

Table 3: Performance type tests for Solar PV Systems ancillaries

Item Test Standard Compliance

DC connectors – safety requirements IEC 62852

DC cables shall be:

UV and Ozone resistant as per BS EN 60811

Weather and moisture resistant

Temperature resistant (min. +90ºC)

Flame retardant as per IEC 60332-1-2

Non halogen as per BS EN 60754

Acid and alkaline resistant as per BS EN 60811

EN 50618

UL 4703

IEC 60332-1-2

BS EN 60754

PV junction boxes BS EN 50548

IEC 62790

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Jawdah is the platform that must be used for the certification application, review and issuance process

Website: jawdah.qcc.abudhabi.ae

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Certification is valid for one year during which market surveillance activities are performed to verify compliance

Performance Testing

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