Ensuring Compliance in the Installation of Residential Photovoltaic Systems: A Study of Standards and Practices in Finland

Juho Ylipaino; Kari Kallioharju; Aki Kortetmäki; Marko Ylinen; Juha Koskela

doi:10.1109/EEM64765.2025.11050297

Ensuring Compliance in the Installation of Residential Photovoltaic Systems: A Study of Standards and Practices in Finland

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Abstract

The increasing adoption of residential photovoltaic (PV) systems in Finland has brought significant challenges in ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This paper investigates the practices of PV system installers, assessing their adherence to the SFS 6000 standard series and SFS-EN 62446-1 standard, which are harmonized with European (CENELEC) and international (IEC) standards. A detailed survey of 27 certified solar installers highlights critical gaps in commissioning inspections, documentation, and interpretations of the standards, raising concerns about installation safety and reliability. The study proposes actionable recommendations, including enhanced training, clearer documentation, and updates to regulatory guidelines, to improve compliance and promote consistent practices. These measures are essential to support Finland's sustainable energy transition and ensure safe PV installations in a rapidly growing market.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2025
Publisher	IEEE
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	979-8-3315-1278-1
ISBN (Print)	979-8-3315-1279-8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/EEM64765.2025.11050297
Publication status	Published - 2025
Publication type	A4 Article in conference proceedings
Event	International Conference on the European Energy Market - Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 27 May 2025 → 29 May 2025

Publication series

Name	International Conference on the European Energy Market
ISSN (Print)	2165-4077
ISSN (Electronic)	2165-4093

Conference

Conference	International Conference on the European Energy Market
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Lisbon
Period	27/05/25 → 29/05/25

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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Compliance
Installation practices
Photovoltaic systems
Safety and quality
Standards

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Marketing
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Fuel Technology

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Ylipaino, J., Kallioharju, K., Kortetmäki, A., Ylinen, M., & Koskela, J. (2025). Ensuring Compliance in the Installation of Residential Photovoltaic Systems: A Study of Standards and Practices in Finland. In 2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2025 (International Conference on the European Energy Market). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/EEM64765.2025.11050297

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Ylipaino, J , Kallioharju, K , Kortetmäki, A, Ylinen, M & Koskela, J 2025, Ensuring Compliance in the Installation of Residential Photovoltaic Systems: A Study of Standards and Practices in Finland. in 2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2025. International Conference on the European Energy Market, IEEE, International Conference on the European Energy Market, Lisbon, Portugal, 27/05/25. https://doi.org/10.1109/EEM64765.2025.11050297

Ensuring Compliance in the Installation of Residential Photovoltaic Systems: A Study of Standards and Practices in Finland. / Ylipaino, Juho ; Kallioharju, Kari ; Kortetmäki, Aki et al.
2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2025. IEEE, 2025. (International Conference on the European Energy Market).

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Ylipaino J , Kallioharju K , Kortetmäki A, Ylinen M, Koskela J. Ensuring Compliance in the Installation of Residential Photovoltaic Systems: A Study of Standards and Practices in Finland. In 2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2025. IEEE. 2025. (International Conference on the European Energy Market). doi: 10.1109/EEM64765.2025.11050297

Ensuring Compliance in the Installation of Residential Photovoltaic Systems: A Study of Standards and Practices in Finland

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