Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy amends the Solar Photovoltaics Compulsory Registration Order of 2017. It addresses implementation issues, particularly regarding product testing, and introduces a self-certification relaxation for SPV Modules and Inverters until June 30, 2018, under specific conditions. It also adds Storage battery to the schedule.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendments to the Compulsory Registration Order:**
* The original order was issued September 5, 2017.
* The enforcement date was advanced to April 16, 2018.
* Amendments address issues with products at Sl. No. 4 and 5.
* Item No. 6 has been added as per the order dated September 5, 2017, and para 2 of the notification published on April 16, 2018.
* **Self-Certification Relaxation:**
* Manufacturers of SPV Modules and Inverters can submit self-certification of compliance with Indian Standards or IEC counterparts until June 30, 2018.
* Self-certification requires proof of sample submission to laboratories with expected testing completion dates.
* IEC-certified material does not require sample submission with self-certification; the IEC certificate and test reports are sufficient.
* For imported materials, either the manufacturer or the importer can provide the self-certification.
* **Schedule of Products and Implementation Dates:**
* Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic PV Modules: IS 14286: 2010; Implementation date: April 16, 2018
* Thin Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic PV Modules: IS 16077: 2013; Implementation date: April 16, 2018
* PV Module: IS/IEC 61730 Part 1: 2004, Part 2: 2004; Implementation date: April 16, 2018 (without fire test), July 1, 2018 (with fire test)
* Power Inverter: IS 16221 Part 1: 2016, Part 2: 2015; Implementation date: April 16, 2018 (Part 1), October 1, 2018 (Part 2)
* Utility Interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters: IS 16169: 2014; Implementation date: April 16, 2018 (up to 100 kW), October 1, 2018 (above 100 kW)
* Storage battery: IS 16270; Implementation date: April 16, 2018
Impact Analysis:
Manufacturers of SPV Modules and Inverters:
* Impact: Can utilize self-certification for compliance until June 30, 2018, under specific conditions. Must ensure products meet relevant Indian Standards or IEC counterparts.
* Action Required: Submit self-certification with required documentation (proof of sample submission or IEC certificate and test reports)
Importers of SPV Modules and Inverters:
* Impact: Can provide self-certification for imported materials.
* Action Required: If providing self-certification, ensure compliance with requirements.
Testing Laboratories:
* Impact: Responsible for testing products and providing test results.
* Action Required: Process samples submitted by manufacturers/importers.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: The government ministry responsible for issuing the notification regarding compulsory registration order for solar photovoltaic systems.
New Delhi: The city where the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is located and from where the notification was issued.
Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods Requirements for Compulsory Registration Order, 2017: The original order mandating compulsory registration for specific solar photovoltaic products.
Bureau of Indian Standards: An organization consulted during discussions regarding the implementation of the compulsory registration order.
IS 14286 : 2010: Indian Standard for Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic PV Modules Design Qualification and Type Approval
IS 16077 : 2013: Indian Standard for ThinFilm Terrestrial Photovoltaic PV Modules Design Qualification and Type Approval
IS 16221: Indian Standard for Safety of Power Converters for photovoltaic power systems
IS 16169: 2014: Indian Standard for Test Procedure of Islanding Prevention Measures for Utility Interconnected Photovoltaic Inverters
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th May, 2018
S.O. 2183(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 September, 2017 for six products included in the Schedule with the date of coming into
force with effect from 5th September 2018. And whereas, after having discussions with the various
stakeholders including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the date of coming into force of the said Order
was advanced to 16th April, 2018 vide S.O. 1602(E) published in Gazette of India on 16th April, 2018 with
dates of implementation indicated against each product in the Schedule annexed. And whereas, the issues
relating to products at Sl. No. 4 and 5 in the Schedule have been discussed with the stakeholders for smooth
implementation of this order, further amendments to the Schedule are hereby notified with addition of item
No 6 as per the principal order dated 5th September 2017, and para 2 of the notification published on
16thApril, 2018.
2. Whereas, considering the time taken for testing of the products at Sl. Nos. 1-5 mentioned in the
Schedule annexed, the manufacturers in the case of SPV Module and Inverters may submit a self-certification
that their products conform to the relevant Indian Standards or their IEC counterparts (including subsequent
Standards, if any) along with proof of submission of samples to the laboratories with the expected date of
completion of testing. Such relaxation shall be applicable till 30thJune, 2018.
Provided that submission of samples would not be necessary along with self- certification under
Clause 2 above in case the material for which self-certification is being done has been already IEC Certified.
In such a case, it would be sufficient for the self-certification to be accompanied by the IEC certificate and
test reports.
Provided further, that in case of imported material for which self-certification is being given as per
Clause 2 above, the self-certification may be given either by the manufacturer or the importer.
SCHEDULE
Sl. Product Indian Standard Title of Indian Standard Date of
No. Number Implementation
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1. Crystalline Silicon IS 14286 : 2010 Crystalline Silicon 16th April 2018
Terrestrial Photovoltaic Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV)
(PV) Modules Modules - Design
(Si wafer based) Qualification and Type
Approval
2. Thin-Film Terrestrial IS 16077 : 2013 Thin-Film Terrestrial 16thApril 2018
Photovoltaic (PV) Photovoltaic (PV) Modules -
Modules Design Qualification and
Type Approval
(a-Si, CiGs and CdTe)
3. PV Module IS/IEC 61730 Photovoltaic (PV) Module 16thApril 2018
(Si wafer and Thin film) (Part 1) : 2004 Safety Qualification Part 1 (without fire test)
Requirements for 1stJuly 2018 (with
Construction fire test)
Photovoltaic (PV) Module
IS/IEC 61730
Safety Qualification Part 2
(Part 2) : 2004
Requirements for Testing
4. Power Inverter for use in IS 16221 Safety of Power Converters 16th April 2018 (for
photovoltaic power (Part 1) : 2016 for use in Photovoltaic inverters up to and
system Power Systems Part 1- including 100 kW)
General Requirements
Safety of Power Converters4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
IS 16221 for Use in Photovoltaic 1stOctober 2018 (for
(Part 2) : 2015 Power Systems Part 2- inverters above
Particular Requirements for 100 kW)
Inverters
5. Utility – Interconnected IS 16169: 2014 Test Procedure of Islanding 16th April 2018 (for
Photovoltaic inverters Prevention Measures for inverters up to and
Utility- Interconnected including 100 kW)
Photovoltaic Inverters 1st October 2018
(for inverters above
100 kW)
6. Storage battery IS 16270 Secondary Cells and 16th April 2018
Batteries for Solar
Photovoltaic Application
General- Requirements and
Methods of Test
[F. No. 223/140/2017-R&D Coord.]
Dr. B.S. NEGI, Adviser/Scientist G, MNRE
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