The new, strict test concept with independent random samples and material tests was developed by TÜV Rheinland together with Hanwha Q-Cells, as reported by Berlin-based PV Magazine. In the process, the requirements were significantly tightened compared to the criteria of existing standard tests in order to certify photovoltaic modules of particularly high quality.

Hanwha Q-Cells is a South Korean company with innovation and technology headquarters in the German "Solar Valley" in the Bitterfeld district of Thalheim. The globally active photovoltaic group is a market leader for high-performance, safe and economical PV systems. The independent inspectors from TÜV Rheinland have certified the Q.PEAK DUO-G9 module generation from Hanwha Q-Cells as having high quality, durability and performance since December 2020.

The demanding certification process comprises three components:

1. Initial qualification test
   In this test, TÜV Rheinland checks the solar modules for long-term performance as well as resistance to weathering, thermal and mechanical loads.
2. Production tests
   Independent experts from TÜV Rheinland check mass production for quality, reliability and safety. The testing takes place during ongoing operation at the photovoltaic module manufacturer's site.
3. Auditing of suppliers and materials
   Through regular material tests and supplier audit checks, the materials used by the manufacturer are continuously checked for quality.

The requirements for "Quality Controlled PV" certification go far beyond existing standard IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) tests. For example, the qualification tests take up to three times longer than the tests in standard test procedures.

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It produces "green hydrogen" with wind and solar energy from the west coast. The hydrogen is to be stored in an underground cavern by e.g. BeBa Energie. In this way, the natural fluctuations in energy production from wind power and photovoltaic systems can be balanced out. The hydrogen produced and stored is to be used, among other things, for the large-scale production of methanol and green kerosene.

This is what Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier says about the 62 funded projects. And he continues: "To this end, we are joining forces in Europe and triggering massive investment in the future technology of hydrogen through the first joint European hydrogen project."

It produces "green hydrogen" with wind and solar energy from the west coast. The hydrogen is to be stored in an underground cavern by e.g. BeBa Energie. In this way, the natural fluctuations in energy production from wind power and photovoltaic systems can be balanced out. The hydrogen produced and stored is to be used, among other things, for the large-scale production of methanol and green kerosene.

According to the Dithmarscher Landeszeitung, the managing director of Raffinerie Heide GmbH, Jürgen Wollschläger, expects at least 120 to 130 million euros to flow to the Heide project from the funding volume of eight billion euros. This would be about one fifth of the investments for the first project phase of 600 to 650 million euros.