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Philadelphia Solar Modules Meet Eligibility Requirements for DEWA’s Shams Dubai Program
Philadelphia Solar announced that its PV modules met the eligibility requirements for listing under DEWA’s Distributed Renewable Resources Generation program, known as Shams Dubai.
The announcement
Meeting the requirements for Shams Dubai eligibility
Philadelphia Solar announced that its photovoltaic modules had met the eligibility requirements for DEWA’s Distributed Renewable Resources Generation program (Shams Dubai). The program is administered by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
According to the company’s announcement, modules must undergo testing to applicable IEC standards to satisfy the eligibility criteria for listing, including standards addressing module design, safety and environmental resistance.
Testing and standards
IEC standards referenced in the announcement
The announcement identifies the following standards as part of the relevant module testing requirements.
PV module safety qualification
Salt mist corrosion testing
Ammonia corrosion testing
Environmental testing methods
Note: This page reflects the company’s eligibility announcement. It does not establish that every current module model is listed or that listing status remains unchanged; consult DEWA’s current requirements and lists for up-to-date eligibility.
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