1. SKN_N0311R0
The Global Solar Certification Network is a worldwide cooperation between:
Collector manufacturers
Certification bodies
Test laboratories
Inspection bodies / inspectors

2. Concept
Use existing certification schemes and have mutual recognition of test reports and inspection reports

3. How it works
Reports fulfilling requirements given in GSCN Working Rules and done by test labs and inspectors recognized by GSCN.
ISO9806:2013 Test report
Inspection report

4. Basic requirements
Mutual recognition of test and inspection reports between 3rd party certification schemes:
Initial type testing - and surveillance testing
Initial inspection of the factory production control - and surveillance
All operating bodies shall:
have relevant accreditation
comply to GSCN report format (≈ SKN report format)
Basic standard is ISO 9806:2013 on solar collector test procedures

5. Large potential savings for manufacturers
ASSUMPTIONS
Initial testing 12 k€
Annual inspection 4
Re-issuing test report
1.5
GSCN fee - initial
0.5
GSCN fee - annual
0.2
Large potential savings for manufacturers
Manufacturer A
No. certified products 8
No. certification regions 3
COSTS WITHOUT GSCN
Initial testing
288 k€
Annual inspection 12
Costs first year
300
Costs following years
k€/year
COSTS WITH GSCN 96
Re-issuing of test reports 4
GSCN fee - initial
GSCN fee - annual
1.6
116
5.6
SAVINGS WITH GSCN
Savings first year
184
k€ %
Savings following years
6.4
k€/year 53%

6. Status for the Global Solar Certification Network
Final set of working rules approved summer 2016
Applications for formal membership from industry and operating bodies are being processed:
Industry: 3
CBs: 3 (+2)
Inspectors: 2
Test labs: 2
Ongoing promotion of the GSCN …
System should be ready to operate in beginning of 2017
More members needed urgently

7. Fees Apply for membership Active members: 125 €/year
Passive members: 75 €/year
Apply for membership

8. http://task57.iea-shc.org/ Related IEA SHC Task 57:
“Solar Standards and Certification”
Subtask A: Support the Kick-off of the operation of Global Solar Certification Network
Subtask B : Improvement of test procedures – support and input to ISO
Subtask C : Promotion and capacity building with respect to ISO standards and state-of-the-art certification schemes
Interested in joining this new task on international standardisation and global certification? Please contact me:

9. www.gscn.solar Thank you for your attention Further information:
Jan Erik Nielsen,