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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-30012025-260631
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 522]
NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2025/MAGHA 10, 1946
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th January, 2025
S.O. 526(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) of the capacity of more than 100 kW (>100 kW) was extended up to 31.12.2024 or till further
orders, whichever is earlier vide S.O. 5475(E) published in Gazette of India dated 28.12.2023.
2. 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 31.12.2024 to 31.12.2025 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.
[F. No. 223/140/2017-R&D (Quality Control)]
Dr. A. K. TRIPATHI, Adviser/Scientist G