TS 13381

TS 13381 is a standard addressing how competent services for systems that generate electrical energy from renewable energy sources should be organised and operated. It looks at the service model as a whole, bringing together operating rules, physical facilities, technical equipment, personnel qualifications, and certification-related matters, rather than focusing only on repair tasks.

In general technical terms, renewable-energy power systems cover equipment and subsystems used to produce electricity from sources such as solar and wind. Service organisations in this field need reliable diagnostics, suitable maintenance infrastructure, and properly qualified staff, because the equipment often involves high voltage, rotating machinery, power electronics, and demanding site conditions. The standard provides a framework for the competence of the service organisation in that context.

Main elements behind competent service provision

• Operating and management arrangements
• Physical premises and suitability of service areas
• Technical equipment and measurement/support infrastructure
• Knowledge, skills, and responsibilities of personnel
• Rules related to certification

Supported by the referenced legislation and field-based information, this standard adapts the competent-service concept used in consumer and after-sales services to renewable-energy generating systems. From a general engineering perspective, that means establishing a service structure that supports maintenance, fault handling, and continuity of service for installed systems; the detailed provisions apply specifically to this category of service organisations.