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www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - Kicking off the good circle EU quality label for solar thermal products Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK • Bigger market • Increased sales • Lower prices

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - The good circle • Bigger Market • Better Products • Enhanced User Confidence • Increased sales • More Rational Production • Lower prices Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - What’s a Keymark? I declare this product to fulfil the requirements in the European Standards A Keymark certifies conformity with European Standards - it is voluntary Certifying conformity means declaring that the product fulfil the requirements in - and is tested according to - the relevant EN’s Do not mix with the CE-Mark: A CE-Mark declares conformity with requirements of EU directives - it is obligatory if the directive covers the product Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

www. solarkeymark. org CEN Certification - Solar Keymark EN 12975 -1 Solar Collectors Requirements EN 12976 -1 Factory Made Systems Requirements EN 12975 -2 Solar Collectors Test Methods EN 12976 -2 Factory Made Systems Test Methods Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - National mark’s The Keymark is to be used in conjunction with the marks of existing national certification systems. . . Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

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www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark • Financed by: • Co-ordinated by: • Project manager: • Project ends: March 2003 • Budget: 0. 6 mill Euro Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - Participants • Sweden • Denmark • The Netherlands • Germany • Austria • Switzerland • France • Italy • Portugal • Greece Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK Also entering: • Canarian Islands • Spain • Belgium

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - Project Flow Chart Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - Mark scheme rules Provide the specific rules and procedures for granting the license to a manufacturer to use the Keymark on his product List the CEN/CENELEC standards applicable to the product List the organisations empowered to grant the license Granting of licenses is bases on independent type testing, quality assurance of the production and periodic testing of samples by accredited laboratory Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - Flow chart Accrediting body Mark scheme rules Cert. /insp. body Internal Q - system External surveillance Conformative report Certification body Confirming party Test results License Manufacturer Product Test lab Test Product Label Accrediting body Test methods EN standard Customer Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK Requirements EN standard

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www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - Costs • Fees: Testing fees Certification fees Inspection fees License fees: 300? Euro annually per product/subtype • Factory production control / quality management system • Secretariat: Budget: 100, 000? Euro annually • Additional ext. cost - estimate: 1, 000 - 2, 000 Euro annually per (compared to national marking) factory (depending on number of types) Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - Project Status • All labs working on implementing the EN standards and getting accreditation • General Mark Scheme Rules worked out by CEN • Specific Mark Scheme Rules are being prepared - expected to be approved by CEN/CCB in 2002 • Web Site: www. solarkeymark. org Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - Manufacturer Yuppie ! Bigger market Increased sales Oh - oh! Increased competition. Maybe I should consider specialising and/or co-operate with others Small manufacturer Large manufacturer Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

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www. solarkeymark. org Solar Keymark - Resumé Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK

www. solarkeymark. org Solar Energy Centre, Denmark Project Manager of the Solar Keymark Altener Project: Jan Erik Nielsen, Solar Energy Centre, Technological Institute, DK