North America is a strategic Market for all PV manufacturer worldwide. CERE has conducted several projects for this region. Some of the most relevant projects are:

• First North American and Canada Certification of MV PV inverter: 

First UL1741/CSA 22.2.107 and IEEE 1547 testing and certification including Electric Rule 21, Hawaiian Rule 14H and PRC 024 for central inverter connected to MV network. This certification includes all the testing and evaluation for this MV PV inverter.

• North American and Canada Certification of 4MW central PV inverter and statcom: 

UL1741/CSA 22.2.107 and IEEE 1547 testing and certification including Electric Rule 21, Hawaiian Rule 14H and PRC 024 for 4 MW central inverter/statcom. This certification includes all the testing and evaluation for this PV inverter/statcom.

• North American and Canada Certification of Storage power converter: 

UL1741/CSA 22.2.107 and UL9540 testing and certification for 4 MW storage power converter. This certification includes all the testing and evaluation for this storage power converter.

• North American and Canada Certification of 2.5MW central PV inverter and statcom: 

UL1741/CSA 22.2.107 and IEEE 1547 testing and certification including Electric Rule 21, Hawaiian Rule 14H and PRC 024 for 4 MW central inverter/statcom. This certificate includes all the testing and evaluation for this PV inverter/statcom.

Customized test plan for North America

As part of our services, CERE works frequently with clients that demand a widely extend Grid Code certification and testing, including grid codes from all north America, including requirements from Unite states and particular requirements from each state. We are experts on tailor-made test plans, adapting them to the customer needs and optimising all the resources. This customization shortens the schedules, makes the prices more competitive and helps the clients to have a detailed overview even before they decide to start with the process.

Main requirements for north America are UL1741 – 2018, IEEE1547, CSA C22.2 No. 107.1, IEEE929, California Rule 21, Rule 14H for Hawaii, PRC 024 2, CEC, NEMA 3R, among others.