Abstract

This paper proposes a framework for managing Project Quality Management (PQM) processes of software development projects related to photovoltaic (PV) system design. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) quality evaluation model, Software Product Quality Requirements and Evaluation (SQuaRE) standard, is used to determine quality characteristics and quality metrics of the software. This work presents the following contributions: I) defining quality characteristics associated with a PV design software using the SQuaRE standard model, II) adding the proposed framework as a tool and technique which is used by practitioners following the global standard book for project managers, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and III) Identifying quality measures and sub-characteristics of a PV design software. The presented model can be employed for simulation-based and/or model-based software products in various technical fields and engineering.