Munich. At the Intersolar trade show, which will take place in Munich between 13 and 15 June 2012, TÜV SÜD will inform visitors to its stand (Hall A 5, Stand 235) about the certification and testing of PV systems, PV modules and PV components in accordance with national and international standards and directives and about its Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) certificate. The experts from the international service provider support manufacturers, investors, importers and installers throughout the world. TÜV SÜD's services range from design and development, placing into service and maintenance to opening up international markets.

1. Press Release
TÜV SÜD at Intersolar 2012 25 April 2012
TÜV SÜD presents international services for PV systems
Munich. At the Intersolar trade show, which will take place in Munich between 13 and 15 June
2012, TÜV SÜD will inform visitors to its stand (Hall A 5, Stand 235) about the certification and
testing of PV systems, PV modules and PV components in accordance with national and
international standards and directives and about its Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
certificate. The experts from the international service provider support manufacturers, investors,
importers and installers throughout the world. TÜV SÜD's services range from design and
development, placing into service and maintenance to opening up international markets.
At Intersolar 2012 TÜV SÜD will showcase its comprehensive service
portfolio which facilitates access to international PV markets and funding.
The portfolio comprises certification in accordance with national and
international standards and directives plus site and environmental impact
assessment as well as initial and further training. "Our clients benefit from
our global presence and long-standing experience, as we provide testing
and certification services for all major PV markets of the world and our
tests are also recognized in closed markets such as China and Japan."
This know-how helps clients save valuable time when launching their
products on new markets and reduce the associated costs.
BIPV certificate facilitates access to international markets
TÜV SÜD's employees not only have in-depth familiarity with the applicable PV standards and
guidelines, but are also recognized as authorized experts in construction engineering. TÜV SÜD has
based its BIPV certification on this multi-disciplinary expertise. Successful BIPV certification enables
manufacturers and importers to demonstrate that their PV modules and installation systems and
methods are safe and comply with the building codes. Certification assesses a host of criteria, including
mechanical strength and stability as well as safety in standard operation and in the case of fire. "Since
our BIPV certification complies with the national regulations of individual countries, it facilitates access

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to new markets throughout the world", explains Faißt. On 14 June 2012 from 14.35 to 15.05 the TÜV
SÜD expert will give a talk informing Intersolar visitors about "Certification of building integrated PV
products (BIPV)".
At TÜV SÜD's trade fair stand, visitors can inform themselves about BIPV certification, but also about
TÜV SÜD's entire service portfolio in the field of photovoltaics. The host of services offered by the
expert service provider targets manufacturers, investors, importers and installers. Also included in the
service range is the thresher test, which verifies the reliability of c-Si modules in operation. The test
takes a close look at failure mechanisms, power drop and degradation of reliability, thus permitting
reliable assessments of the service life of PV modules to be made. TÜV SÜD's services also include
profitability assessments, feasibility studies, site and environmental impact assessments, supplier
evaluation, technical due diligence and production of maintenance plans and training offers.
Further information about the service portfolio and the brochure "The Future is Sunny" are available at
www.tuev-sued.de/pv
For technical questions contact Andreas Faißt, TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH,
Tel. +49 (0) 7 11 / 70 05 – 510, andreas.faisst@tuev-sued.de.
Note for editorial staff: Caption: At the Intersolar 2012 in Munich, TÜV SÜD will present international
services for PV systems. The photo can be downloaded in printable resolution from the "Media photos"
category www.tuev-sued.de/pressefotos.
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TÜV SÜD AG Fax +49 (0) 89 / 57 91 – 22 69
Corporate Communications Email thomas.oberst@tuev-sued.de
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and market requirements.
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