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TÜV Rheinland Strengthens Leadership in Solar Safety and Standardization Across North America

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TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in independent testing, inspection, and certification services, announced its expanded participation in several key UL Standards & Engagement Technical Committees responsible for establishing critical safety and performance requirements for the rapidly growing solar industry in North America.

As part of this strengthened engagement, May Wang, US Segment Manager for Solar & Sustainability at TÜV Rheinland, has been appointed as an official voting member on the following UL Technical Committees:

  • UL 61730 – PV Module Safety
  • UL 3703 – Solar Trackers
  • UL 2703 – Mounting Systems & Bonding
  • UL 7103 – PV Building-Integrated Systems

“Our participation in UL Standard Committees reflects our continued commitment to advancing solar safety and supporting the rapid growth of clean energy,” said May Wang. “By contributing our global expertise, we help ensure that every standard not only protects consumers and installers but also empowers innovation and high performance across the industry.”

Global expertise shaping future standards

TÜV Rheinland’s contributions extend far beyond the US market. Its global network of solar experts — including Dr. Max Koentopp, Dr. Eckart Janknecht and Dr. Werner Herrmann in Germany, Dr. Giorgio Bardizza in Italy, and Dr. Christos Monokroussos in China —also contribute as stakeholders. They have been active in IEC standardization for many years and lead different standard projects within IEC TC82.

For decades, these experts have been at the forefront of:

  • Defining safety and performance standards for next-generation PV technologies
  • Evaluating durability under extreme environmental conditions
  • Driving improvements in system efficiency and long-term reliability
  • Supporting harmonization of requirements between global regulatory bodies

This strengthens the alignment between UL Standards and IEC frameworks, reducing complexity for manufacturers and accelerating market access.

A legacy of leadership in standardization

TÜV Rheinland has played an influential role in solar certification and testing since the early expansion of the PV industry. Its internationally recognized 2 PfG specifications have helped establish high benchmarks for product quality and safety — paving the way for transparent, trusted, and sustainable solar deployment worldwide.

As solar adoption accelerates in North America and globally, robust safety and performance standards are essential to ensuring market confidence, protecting public and worker safety, and maximizing long-term return on clean energy investments.

Through its participation in UL Technical Committees and continued work within IEC and 2 PfG initiatives, TÜV Rheinland remains committed to leveraging its scientific and field experience to support the evolution of solar technologies and a secure, reliable, and sustainable energy future.

About TÜV Rheinland

150 years of making the world a safer place: TÜV Rheinland is one of the world's leading providers of testing and inspection services, with annual revenues of over 2.7 billion euros and approximately 27,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Its highly qualified experts test technical systems and products, enable innovation, and assist companies in their transition toward greater sustainability. They train professionals across numerous fields and certify management systems to international standards. With exceptional expertise in areas such as mobility, energy supply, infrastructure, and beyond, TÜV Rheinland provides independent quality assurance—not least for emergent technologies such as green hydrogen, artificial intelligence and autonomous driving. In doing so, TÜV Rheinland contributes to a safer and better future for everyone. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a signatory to the UN Global Compact, which promotes sustainability and combats corruption. The company’s headquarters are located in Cologne, Germany. Website: www.tuv.com.

"Our participation in UL Standard Committees reflects our continued commitment to advancing solar safety and supporting the rapid growth of clean energy,” said May Wang, US Segment Manager for Solar & Sustainability at TÜV Rheinland.

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