The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on December 28, 2023, issued a notification regarding the Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017.
The following has been stated: -
•The implementation of the Quality Control Order(QCO), 2017 for SPV inverters (items 4-5) of a capacity of more than 100 kW (>100 kW) stands extended from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 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 a capacity up to 100 kW stands implemented w.e.f. January 01, 2024.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. S.O. 5475(E)]
