MNRE Extend Self Certification for SPV Inverters above 100 kW up to 31st Dec 2024, In view of the availability of test facilities for limited capacities, providing more time for compliance, the implementation of Quality Control Order(QCO), 2017 for SPV inverters (items 4-5) of the capacity of more than 100 kW (>100 kW) stands extended from 31.12.2023 to 31.12.2024
NOTIFICATION
S.O. 5475(E).—Whereas the Central Government had issued “Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017” vide S.O. 2920 (E) dated 5.9.2017 for six products included in the Schedule with the date of coming into force with effect from 5.9.2018 and the same was modified vide S.O. 5259(E) published in Gazette of India dated 12.10.2018. And whereas, self- certification for SPV inverters (items 4-5) was extended up to 31.12.2023 or till further orders, whichever is earlier vide S.O. 3386(E) published in Gazette of India dated 28.07.2023.
- And whereas, in view of the availability of test facilities for limited capacities, providing more time for compliance, the implementation of Quality Control Order(QCO), 2017 for SPV inverters (items 4-5) of the capacity of more than 100 kW (>100 kW) stands extended from 31.12.2023 to 31.12.2024 or till further orders, whichever is earlier, based on self-certification, subject to the condition that such manufacturers have valid IEC certificates corresponding to IS (IS 16221(Part 2):2015/IEC 62109-2:2011 for item No 4 and IS 16169:2014/IEC 62116:2008 for item No. 5), specified in the said order for these items and test reports from accredited test labs, for smooth implementation of the order.
- The QCO 2017 for SPV inverters of the capacity up to 100 kW stands implemented w.e.f. 01.01.2024.
