Grand opening
Located in San Jose, Calif., UL's 20,000 square-foot Photovoltaic Technology Center of Excellence increases testing capacity for the renewable energy industry and will enable manufacturers to get UL Listed PV products to market faster. The state-of-the-art lab's 14 test chambers and two solar simulators provide indoor and outdoor testing capabilities to evaluate photovoltaic modules and panels and a wide variety of power systems accessory equipment. The facility will also offer a full portfolio of pre-certification services including R&D and training.
The decision to base the testing facility in Silicon Valley enables UL to partner with the growing community of solar start-ups and existing companies who are bringing new technology including thin-film PV concentrated solar power and other cell technologies such as CIGS and CdTe into mainstream production.
UL is working with The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) on its solar technology initiative to help reach as many solar product manufacturers as possible. The partnership will provide the opportunity to introduce a safety-related discipline during the early stages of product development in the PV supply chain and contribute to providing an end-to-end solution for PV companies.
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