Certification Issues in The Solar Photovaltaic Sector for Integration of Intelligent Homes with Smart Gritd in Intelligent Cities, Problems and Solitions in Turkey

Abstract

In parallel to Turkey's developing technology and growing economy, to meet the expanding energy needs, Turkey should focus on smart grid and intelligent cities including renewable energy sources. Any growth in energy supply must be achieved in a low carbon way. Smart buildings meet the utmost needs of residents and respond appropriately to different weather conditions. Smart grid offer many benefits to utilities and consumers. It is mostly seen in big improvements in energy efficiency on the electricity grid and in the energy users’ homes and offices. In this process, the production of electricity from solar energy, namely photovoltaic technology, will have a large share. Because comparing with other renewable energy sources, solar energy is the most appropriate one in terms of area and feasibility. Hence determining the quality of photovoltaic modules to be used in smart homes has great importance for financial terms and intelligence. Determination of quality and reliable photovoltaic modules is only possible by the product certification and inspection services. Thus, the production stage of the module and installation process can be demonstrated by checking all of the quality system standards. In order to ensure the most accurate and independent service, internationally accreditation is crucial. There are three steps in front of Turkey during the integration of solar energy into the smart grid. First of them is quality production of photovoltaic modules, second testing and certification and lastly installation of photovoltaic modules. This paper finds solutions for the problems facing in certification process of solar pv modules which will be used in smart homes. In the paper, importance of solar energy for smart grid and smart home applications will be emphasized. There are different elements which affect usage of solar energy in smart homes. This paper focuses on production of solar pv modules in Turkey, certification and accreditation for pv modules, regulations in Turkey, encountered problems and solutions for the certification of solar pv modules to be used in smart homes for smart grids.