While at Solar Power International, Join TUV Rheinland PTL to Discuss Present & Future of PV Module Standards

Tempe, Ariz., September 8, 2014 – T�V Rheinland PTL will hold three educational events in conjunction with the Solar Power International (SPI) taking place in the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 20-23. Two of T�V Rheinland's own events – the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Working Group meeting and a seminar on the latest news in solar component and storage system requirements – will take place on Sunday, October 19, in Las Vegas Marriott Hotel, just a short walk from the Las Vegas Convention Center. T�V Rheinland will also have a poster presentation during the SPI on Wednesday, October 22.

The ANSI Working Group Meeting

T�V Rheinland PTL, a Standards Developing Organization (SDO) for the ANSI, is convening a meeting of members and contributors to discuss the following standards under development:

� TUV-R 71732-01:20XX: Qualification Plus Testing for Photovoltaic (PV) Modules – Test and Sampling Requirements.

� TUV-R 71733-01:20XX: Quality Management System (QMS) Requirements for PV Manufacturing.

� TUV-R 71830:20XX: Microinverters and Microconverters – Design Qualification and Type Approval.

� TUV-R 71731-01:20XX: Simulated Sand and Dust Tests of PV Modules: Part 1 – Soiling Testing for Superstrates.

The meeting will take place on Sunday, October 19, from 2 – 5 p.m. in Las Vegas Marriott, 325 Convention Center Drive. To register, visit http://education.tuv.com/solar-ansi-advisory-0.

A Complimentary Seminar and Refreshments

Manufacturers and retailers of PV modules, module components, batteries, and inverters are invited to join T�V Rheinland for a free seminar on regulatory requirements for PV components, connectors and energy storage solutions. It will take place on Sunday, October 19, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in Las Vegas Marriott, 325 Convention Center Drive. To register, visit http://education.tuv.com/battery-storage-systems-seminar?&t=67477.

A Poster Presentation on Qualification Plus Testing & QMS for PV-Specific Manufacturing

At the SPI, attendees can learn about the benefits of Qualification Plus module testing and QMS for PV-specific manufacturing during a poster presentation by Dr. Govindasamy Tamizhmani, T�V Rheinland PTL President, on Wednesday, October 22, from 4:30-6 p.m., at booth #5100 in the Upper Level Exhibit Hall.

The SPI attendees are also invited to stop by T�V Rheinland PTL's booth #2224 during the show to meet with the company experts and learn more about the solar industry's current regulations and standards under development. For more information about T�V Rheinland PTL, visit www.tuv.com/us/ptl.

About T�V Rheinland

Founded in 1872, T�V Rheinland is a global leader in independent testing, inspection, and certification services, ensuring quality and safety for people, the environment and technology in nearly all aspects of life. The company maintains a presence in 500 locations spanning 66 countries, employs 18,000 people and has an annual revenue of $2.2 billion (�1.6 billion). T�V Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, oversees projects and helps to shape processes for a wide variety of companies through its worldwide network of approved labs, testing facilities and education centers. Since 2006, the company has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption. For more information, visit www.tuv.com/us.