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The Laws of Florida (§377.705, FS) require that all solar systems manufactured or sold in the state of Florida comply with Solar Equipment Standards promulgated by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC). These standards cover both solar thermal equipment and solar electric equipment. FSEC works closely with industry, the research and development community and other interested stakeholders to ensure that its Standards encourage the effective use of renewable energy resources and protect the consumers of the state of Florida.

Notice Regarding FSEC Solar Thermal Certification Program:

The Florida Solar Energy Center has revised the FSEC Standards for solar thermal collectors and solar thermal systems. The revisions allow FSEC to accept certifications from the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation™ (SRCC) or the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). The streamlined certification program removes barriers between the FSEC certification process and the SRCC and IAPMO certification processes. Existing FSEC certifications will be valid and maintained.

The FSEC Standards for solar thermal collectors and systems are available here: FSECstd_101-15.

Questions about the FSEC solar thermal certification program should be directed by electronic mail to: thermal@fsec.ucf.edu

Important notification regarding photovoltaic (solar) panels sold under the trade name Advanced Solar Photonics (ASP) on behalf of Bluechip Energy LLC

On February 13, 2013, the Florida Solar Energy Center revoked its module registration of ASP modules, having discovered that documentation asserting Underwriters Laboratories (UL) testing was not substantiated by UL. (more on this story)

Graphical diagram of the types of solar products tested and certified by FSEC.

 

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