Quality control excellence

Ensures that the consumer gets the product that is specified

At Sungrid we employ a rigorous quality control system in the identification and selection of our components, the manufacturing of our modules and in the final Sungrid product. Sungrid’s quality control processes are designed to ensure that a Sungrid module is built to the exact bill of materials, as defined by the product certificates.

Our Quality Assurance System

Independent assessment of the manufacturing facilities used by Sungrid

The rigorous quality assurance system implemented at all of Sungrid’s nominated third party manufacturing facilities is supported by regular independent assessments and inspections.

These facilities are certified to ISO9001, an internationally recognized quality assurance system requiring a facility to maintain a specific standard of systems and processes.

Our solar modules are certified by VDE, TUV or other international testing laboratories. They are tested in accordance with their stringent standards for robustness and electrical safety to minimise safety risk. The certificate is only valid for modules made with the same bill of materials as those that underwent the tests.

 

Raising the bar on solar module manufacturing standards

The quality control systems we use are overlaid across the entire production and supply chain to ensure products are made to the exact specifications and relevant certifications that we demand.

This inspection process includes more than 100 specific assessment points, covering everything from storage of raw materials to soldering iron temperatures.

Flash testing on all Sungrid modules

Sungrid also conducts flash testing on Sungrid branded modules for power output and performance.

This grades the modules into the correct power classes, ensures the +5%, -0% power tolerance specification is followed and provides the real power data of each module to the installer, enabling them to better match modules within an array

Samples of Sungrid products also undergo the following additional quality control tests:

  • Electro luminescence (EL) test – to check for micro-cracks and other cell defects not detected by visual inspection.
  • Electrical safety ‘Hipot’ test – an insulation safety test that verifies the electrical insulation between the frame and the active parts of the module.
  • Wet leakage current test – to ensure that there is no electrical current leakage during wet weather.
  • Gel content test – to ensure the encapsulant cross-linkage is acceptable after the lamination process to reduce chances of de-lamination.