Section 6C7-8.007 - Solar Thermal and PV Equipment Testing Standards(1) The Solar Equipment and Standards Program shall apply to solar thermal and PV equipment submitted for testing and evaluation by manufacturers, distributors, or retailers (herein called the "Seller"). Equipment that converts sunlight directly into useful thermal or heat energy shall be designated as thermal collectors. Equipment that converts sunlight directly into useful electrical energy shall be designated as photovoltaic (herein called "PV") modules. The procedures and requirements for participating in the program shall be those described in FSEC Standard 101-15, "Operation of the Solar Thermal Collector Certification Program" (December 2015), and FSEC Standard 201-10, "Operation of the Photovoltaic Module Performance Certification Program" (January 2010), whichever is applicable. A copy of each of these standards is incorporated in this regulation by reference.(2) Solar thermal collector and solar thermal system certifications issued by the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) or the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) shall be deemed to comply with the solar thermal collector and solar thermal system standards of the Florida Solar Energy Center.(3) The criteria for testing the performance of PV modules shall be those described in FSEC Standard 202-10.(4) Results of tests conducted by organizations other than the Center may be accepted by the Center when the testing organization meets the requirements and criteria of FSEC Standard 101-15, "Operation of the Solar Thermal Systems Certification Program" (December 2015), or FSEC Standard 201-10, "Operation of the Photovoltaic Equipment Certification Program," incorporated herein by reference, whichever is applicable. The Center may refuse to accept test results from other testing organizations which do not meet these criteria.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6C7-8.007
Rulemaking Authority 377.705, 1001.706(2)(b) FS. Law Implemented 377.705, 1001.706(2)(b) FS.
New 5-5-10, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 101, May 24, 2016 effective 6/9/2016.New 5-5-10, Amended 6-9-16.