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Impact

Millions of people around the world have benefited from using certified solar energy kits

Our Impact

VeraSol is working to increase access to modern energy services through high-performing off-grid appliances that build confidence in modern solar solutions and protect consumers. As of 2022, more than 60 million VeraSol-certified products have been sold, benefiting 180 million people worldwide.

People have benefited from using certified products

People have benefited from using certified products

Certified products have been sold globally

Certified products have been sold globally

Companies that reference Vera Sol testing

Programs reference VeraSol testing or certification as part of their criteria for bulk procurements and other programs

214 million of total investment guided by Vera Sol testing and certification

Of total investment guided by VeraSol testing and certification

Product Testing Data

Distributors, development institutions and investors around the world use VeraSol certification and testing to identify and confirm the quality. VeraSol and our test partners test and generate consistent and comparable performance data to support scalable markets for durable, high-performing, and affordable off-grid solar solutions. Statistics were last updated in December 2019.

Solar energy kits and families currently certified

Solar energy kits and families currently certified

Off grid appropriate appliances have been tested

Off-grid-appropriate appliances have been tested

Manufacturers currently have a certified pico solar product solar energy kit or family of products

Manufacturers currently have a certified pico solar product, solar energy kit, or family of products

Market Surveillance

VeraSol regularly checks off-grid solar products on the market to determine if they remain compliant with the Quality Standards. This process helps ensure quality is kept top of mind through the different stages of the product supply chain. Thus, fostering greater trust from market actors in the integrity of the certification and quality standards.

Products underwent market check testing and compliance evaluation since 2010

products underwent market check testing and compliance evaluation since 2010

Products status was revoked based on results from a Market Check Test evaluation

products had their status revoked based on results from a Market Check Test evaluation

Policy Support

VeraSol’s team of policy experts supports governments and large institutions in developing, adopting, and implementing standards and policies for off-grid solar solutions. This enables countries to leverage quality assurance for improved consumer protection and market transformation.

Countries have adopted quality standards

Countries have adopted quality standards and test methods for solar energy kits that are harmonized with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC TS 62257-9-8 and IEC TS 62257-9-5, respectively)

Regional bodies

Regional bodies (COMESA and ECOWAS) are pursuing adoption of regional standards for solar energy kits that are harmonized with IEC TS 62257-9-8