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Extends the implementation deadline of Quality Control Order 2017 for SPV inverters (>100kW) from 31.12.2024 to 31.12.2025.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notification extends the implementation deadline for the Quality Control Order (QCO) 2017 concerning "Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017" specifically for SPV inverters (items 4-5) with capacity exceeding 100kW. Initially, self-certification for these inverters was extended until 31.12.2024. This notification further extends the deadline to 31.12.2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The extension is conditional upon manufacturers possessing valid IEC certificates corresponding to specified Indian Standards (IS) and test reports from accredited labs, as detailed in the original QCO. This extension aims to provide manufacturers more time for compliance due to limited test facility availability.

Full Text

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

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