Resources, Downloads & Certifications

Certifications & Accreditations

Testing & Standards

Solarvolt™ BIPV glass sytems have been previously tested by Kiwa, according to IEC standards, under the solarnova brand.

• IEC 61215:2005 / EN 61215
  Crystalline silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules – Design qualification and type approval
• IEC 61730-1:2004 / EN 61730-1
  Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification – Requirements for construction
• IEC 61730-2:2004 / EN 61730-2
  Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification – Requirements for testing

The Solarvolt™ BIPV glass system also is undergoing new certification testing to IEC, UL and CAN/CSA standards and is pursuing CEC and SGCC certification.

Tax Incentives

Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Solarvolt™ BIPV glass systems can help building projects earn the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC). In August 2022, the ITC was expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act and now offers a 30% tax credit for those who install a photovoltaic (PV) system between 2022 and 2032. This will decrease to 26% for systems installed in 2033 and to 22% for systems installed in 2034.

The ITC credit will now apply to aggregate investment in Solarvolt™ BIPV glass systems, electrical components and energy storage devices that have a capacity rating of 3 kilowatt hours or greater.

Since the program was implemented in 2006, the residential and commercial solar ITC has helped spark 10,000% growth in the U.S. solar industry, with an average annual growth of 50% over the last decade alone.

Download the U.S. Department of Energy Fact Sheet

Learn more from the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy