TÜV SÜD presents international services for PV systems

München (ots) - At the Intersolar trade show in Munich TÜV SÜD
will inform visitors about the certification and testing of PV
systems, PV modules and PV components in accordance with national and
international standards and directives and about its Building
Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) certificate (Hall A 5, Stand 235).
The experts from the international service provider support
manufacturers, investors, importers and installers throughout the
world.

At Intersolar 2012 TÜV SÜD will showcase its service portfolio
which facilitates access to international PV markets and funding. The
portfolio comprises certification in accordance with national and
international standards and directives plus site and environmental
impact assessment as well as initial and further training. Andreas
Faißt, TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH: "Our clients benefit from our
global presence and long-standing experience, as we provide testing
and certification services for all major PV markets of the world and
our tests are also recognized in closed markets such as China and
Japan."

TÜV SÜD has based its BIPV certification on its multi-disciplinary
expertise with PV and construction engineering. BIPV certification
enables manufacturers and importers to demonstrate that their PV
modules and installation systems and methods are safe and comply with
the building codes. Certification assesses a host of criteria,
including mechanical strength and stability as well as safety in
standard operation and in the case of fire. On 14 June 2012 from
14.35 to 15.05 Andreas Faißt will give a talk informing Intersolar
visitors about "Certification of building integrated PV products
(BIPV)".

At TÜV SÜD's trade fair stand, visitors can inform themselves
about the entire service portfolio in the field of PV. Also included
in the service range is the thresher test, which verifies the
reliability of c-Si modules in operation. TÜV SÜD's services also
include profitability assessments, feasibility studies, site and
environmental impact assessments, supplier evaluation, technical due
diligence and production of maintenance plans and training offers.

Further information about the service portfolio is available at
www.tuev-sued.de/pv

TÜV SÜD is a leading international service organization catering
to the strategic business segments INDUSTRY, MOBILITY and
CERTIFICATION. More than 17,000 employees are represented at more
than 600 locations throughout the world. Optimizing technology,
systems and know-how, the interdisciplinary specialist teams act as
process partners to strengthen their customers' competitiveness.

Media Relations:
Dr Thomas Oberst
TÜV SÜD AG
Corporate Communications
Westendstraße 199, 80686 Munich
Tel. +49 (0) 89 / 57 91 - 23 72
Fax +49 (0) 89 / 57 91 - 22 69
Email thomas.oberst@tuev-sued.de
Internet www.tuev-sued.de