ONYX SOLAR CERTIFICATIONS

The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a certified document that provides our clients with reliable, verified, and transparent information regarding the environmental impact throughout the life cycle of a product. This information is based on a Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) study conducted in accordance with the Product Category Rules (PCR) developed by the Eco-labeling Program. In our specific case, the study has been carried out under the Product Category Rule for Construction Products UNE EN 15804:2012+A2. These EPDs can be downloaded by clients directly from AENOR's website. 

AENOR has bilateral agreements of mutual recognition with key European Program Administrators, including EPD International AB (EIAB) in Sweden, Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU) in Germany, and ICMQ in Italy, which administers the EPD Italy program. This collaboration further enhances the international validity and credibility of our Environmental Product Declarations.

UL is one of several companies approved by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to perform safety testing. More than 50 of our products have obtained their corresponding certifications, thereby making Onyx Solar the leader in safety for photovoltaic glass in the U.S.

Onyx Solar´s crystalline and amorphous silicon glass panes were investigated by UL succesfully in accordance with the standards for safety UL-1703 & ULC/ORD-C1703 "Standards for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels". This represented a milestone in the solar industry since no company had been able to certify extra-large and semi-transparent PV glass panes to this standard before.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is an international organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. In the field of photovoltaics, it regulates the manufacture of products and ensures compliance with quality and electrical safety standards.

All our photovoltaic products comply with IEC61215: 2021 (Terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules - Design qualification and type approval) and IEC 61730:2016 (Photovoltaic (PV) module safety qualification) among many others focused on laminated safety glass that apply to BIPV.

Our products, made of amorphous and crystalline silicon glass (including our Hidden PV glass -coloured-, walkable PV floor tiles, bifacial PV glass modules and more) have passed the most stringent and strictest safety and quality tests. This allows Onyx Solar to continue to offer the highest quality products and to remain a leader in BIPV market.

These tests include inspections of our manufacturing quality control and production procedures and verification of our test facilities among other requirements.

No other manufacturer of photovoltaic glass has as many products tested with optimal results.

In order to prove how the product properly meets the most stringent safety standards in construction required for architectural glass, Tecnalia lab has tested our crystalline and amorphous silicon laminated glass in accordance with the requirements set by the UNE-EN 14449:2006 standard: “Glass in building - Laminated glass and laminated safety glass - Evaluation of conformity/Product” . This is a benchmark standard in the field of architectural glass for building integration. All tests performed have turned out to be a great success.

 The glass panes have obtained the best results on the impact resistance tests performed in accordance with UNE-EN 12600:2003 standard.

The amorphous silicon glass panes have got a P4A rating on the resistance to manual attack tests performed in accordance with UNE-EN 356:2001 standard.

Resistance to extreme weather conditions was measured by carrying out a test in accordance with UNE-EN ISO 12543-4:2011 standard. The conclusion reached is that the glass panes can still preserve their lamination quality after having kept them exposed under extreme humid conditions.

It's also important to highlight that Onyx Solar offers a diverse range of certified products, including XXL glass with active surfaces of up to 47.36 ft sq, weights exceeding 551.16 lb, power up to 660 W, and glazing thickness of up to 24 mm. No other company in the sector has achieved these milestones.

Additionally, Onyx Solar meets various local certification requirements, including MCS certification for the UK (with over 100 products), CEC in Australia, INMETRO in Brazil, and SHAMS in Dubai.

Onyx Solar is recognized as a manufacturer of safety glass by the American Safety Glass Council (SGCC), a certification held by only a select few European companies. This esteemed recognition underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality photovoltaic solutions that not only enhance energy efficiency but also meeting rigorous safety standards. Our certified safety glass positions Onyx Solar as a market leader, offering unparalleled reliability and safety for building integration. For more information, please visit SGCC.

CHINA COMPULSORY PRODUCT CERTIFICATION: Onyx Solar BIPV has met the requirements specified in CNCA-C 3-01:2014 for compulsory certification safety glass products (CCC certification).

For more information, check out our Quality and Environmental Policy.

In conclusion, Onyx Solar has quickly established itself with the largest portfolio of fully tested BIPV products, adhering to prominent global industry standards. This commitment ensures that our products are both reliable and durable, offering an undeniable lifespan, making them suitable for use in any construction market.