Indian market: Support with PV module testing and registration for Bureau of Indian Standards requirements

After June 2018, all PV modules which are being imported into India must be tested at a local lab accredited by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) according to Indian test standards.

PV module technology has made significant strides in the past years. This can be attributed to the large number of companies that entered the industry and invested in their R&D efforts. Another factor is the high amount of competition between players to improve module performance, which directly affects the bottom line of a PV System.

Overall system quality begins on the component level, and the VDE Renewables services are tailored to support technical bankability on both the component and system-wide level.

Why PV module testing and certification?

“VDE Seal” fulfills your PV modules’ market entry requirements into Europe and many other international locations
To demonstrate the safety and reliability of PV modules in operations
To minimize risks for both the manufacturer and end user
Neutral testing by a third party fulfills the market requirements

Our track record

Certifier for half of top 10 PV module manufacturers
Evaluated over 2.8 GW of PV modules for buyers

To enter the fast-growing Indian market, PV module manufacturers are required to test their modules in accordance with IS 14286, IS 61730-I, and IS 61730-II, and in an accredited Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) laboratory. It is only after testing is completed and the modules receive BIS certification that the respective modules can enter the Indian market.

VDE Renewables can support in handling the logistics for PV module testing in India and module registration at the BIS – an all-around service for manufacturers to sell their high-quality modules to India, one of the biggest solar markets in the world.

VDE can support module suppliers through the following services

Support with customs clearance of imported module samples
Performance of tests with local partner laboratory accredited by the BIS
Processing of registration at BIS

Get more information about our services for the Indian market by contacting us.