What is the SRCC and how are systems certified under OG-300?
The Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) is an independent, non-profit organization formed in 1980 that certifies and rates the performance of solar energy equipment. OG-300 is an overall water heating system rating that encompasses the entire solar system (collectors, controls, storage tanks, heat exchangers, pumps, etc). This program integrates results of tests conducted on the collector and the system with computer simulations to determine whether systems meet minimum standards for durability, reliability, safety and operation. Factors that affect total system design, installation, maintenance and service are also evaluated.
