Solar Thermal System Testing

Intertek provides certification services for Solar Thermal products through our network of laboratories including testing to various standards such as SRCC SD 100, OG 100, and EN 12975-1

Solar Thermal is one of the fastest growing technologies in the renewable energy market. Intertek’s lab in Guangzhou, China and Solar Thermal lab in Dallas, Texas provide manufacturers with faster access to global markets.

Intertek conducts all tests required for the SRCC Mark in the US and the cETL Mark in Canada. Intertek also provides material testing for CSA requirements.

Intertek provides certification services for both glazed and unglazed types of solar collectors.

Liquid Collector Static Pressure Leakage Test
Air Collector Static Pressure Leakage Test
Outdoor No Flow Exposure Test
Thermal Performance
Uniform Positive and Negative Load Tests
Air Collector Rupture or Collapse Test

Certification Marks We Issue

Europe Solar Keymark
US SRCC Certification
China Golden Sun Mark
Canada cETL
Australia StandardsMark and WaterMark

Quick Facts for Solar Thermal Products

Main Standards for Solar Thermal Industry

Region	Standard	Standard Description
Europe	EN 12975-1	Thermal Solar Systems and Components - Solar Collectors Part 1: General Requirements
Europe	EN 12975-1	Thermal Solar Systems and Components - Solar Collectors Part 2: Test Methods
Global	ISO 9806-1	Test Methods for Solar Collectors Part 1: Thermal Performance of Glazed Liquid Heating Collectors incl. Pressure Drop
Global	ISO 9806-2	Test Methods for Solar Collectors Part 2: Qualification Test Procedure
Global	ISO 9806-3	Test Methods for Solar Collectors Part 3: Thermal Performance of Unglazed Liquid Heating Collectors (Sensitive Heat Transfer Only) incl. Pressure Drop
United States	SRCC Standard 100-08	Test Methods and Minimum Standards for Certifying Solar Collectors
United States	SRCC Document RM-1	Methodology for Determining the Thermal Performance Rating for Solar Collectors
Canada	CAN/CSA-F378	Solar Collector
China	GB/T 4271	Testing Method for the Thermal Performance of Flat Plate Solar Collectors
China	GB/T 6424	Flat Plate Solar Collectors