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The purpose of this Standard for Photovoltaic (PV) modules is to establish product sustainabilityperformance criteria and corporate performance metrics that exemplify sustainability leadership in themarket.

The Standard provides a framework and standardized set of performance objectives for manufacturers andthe supply chain in the design and manufacture of PV module components. For purchasers, this Standardprovides a consensus-based definition of key sustainability attributes and performance metrics, alleviatingindividual purchasers from the arduous and complex task of defining sustainability performance for PVmodules. This Standard can be used within an established system for the identification ofsustainability/environmentally preferable products by purchasers and to provide market recognition forconforming products and brand manufacturers.

This Standard was developed based on the principle that only sustainability leadership products, those inthe top third of the market, are expected to qualify to the Standard at the Bronze level at the date ofpublication of the Standard. Only a few products are expected to meet the highest performance level (Gold)at the date of publication of the Standard.

This Standard will be continually maintained and periodically reviewed to ensure that the definition ofsustainability leadership, as reflected in the performance criteria, progresses with the evolution oftechnology and services and sustainability/environmental improvements in the product sector.

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Published: 10/01/2017 ANSI: ANSI Approved Number of Pages: 56File Size: 1 file , 1.2 MB