Publications - VeraSol

Solutions & Services

Solutions & Services

VeraSol works closely with market actors to help them make, source, and support quality off-grid solar solutions.

Test Methods

Test Methods

We define how product quality is measured, providing a common language for making performance claims.

Quality Standards

Quality Standards

We help determine and set the baseline level of product quality for consumer protection.

Appliance Testing

Appliance Testing

We standardize off-grid appliance testing, enabling consistent product comparisons.

Certification

Certification

We certify products that meet international standards through independent evaluation.

Test Lab Capacity Building

Test Lab Capacity Building

We improve global testing capacity through laboratory training and knowledge dissemination.

Product Data Sharing

Product Data Sharing

We generate comparable data to showcase quality products and drive faster decisionmaking.

Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance

We assist governments in the development and adoption of standards and policies.

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement

We communicate to the market about the importance and need for quality assurance.

Market Surveillance

Market Surveillance

We regularly check and confirm that off-grid solar products in the market continue to meet quality standards.

About Quality Assurance

An effective quality assurance program catalyzes off-grid solar markets and brings power to the world’s most vulnerable communities by delivering quality products that perform as advertised.

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Why Verasol

Why VeraSol?

By prioritizing quality, all sector actors can help build a competitive global market where durable, high-performing off-grid solar solutions are the default option.

About Quality Assurance

About Quality Assurance

Quality assurance helps catalyze off-grid solar markets and bring reliable energy services to the world’s most vulnerable communities through high-performing products.

Benefits

Benefits

VeraSol’s trusted, rigorous, and widely-applicable quality assurance program supports a wide range of stakeholders, from manufacturers to consumers.

Certify Your Product

Certify Your Product

Signal your commitment to quality, gain entry into key markets, and attract the attention of professional buyers.

Impact

Impact

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

WORK WITH US

Help shape the QA program! VeraSol regularly aggregates feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders. We use this information to inform our policies and procedures.

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About Us

About VeraSol

An evolution of Lighting Global Quality Assurance, VeraSol supports high-performing, durable off-grid solar products that expand access to modern energy services.

Our History

Our History

VeraSol is an evolved quality assurance program that builds upon the rich history of Lighting Global Quality Assurance.

Team

Team

The VeraSol team holds a rich technical and programmatic background in quality assurance coupled with a commitment to provide neutral, high-quality service to the sector.

Partners

Partners

VeraSol brings together a diverse network of organizations, institutions, and programs to improve the quality and availability of modern off-grid solar solutions worldwide.

Test Labs

Test Labs

VeraSol builds global testing capacity to evaluate off-grid solar solutions and generate high-quality test data.

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Introducing VeraSol: Quality Assurance for Modern Off-Grid Energy Solutions

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Resources

Resources

VeraSol maintains a growing library of resources on off-grid solar quality assurance. Browse our publication library, view previously certified products, and explore frequently asked questions about our program and core services.

Publication Library

Publication Library

Publications, Technical Notes, policies, and resources about off-grid solar quality assurance.

FAQ Archive

FAQ Archive

Learn more about VeraSol, the testing or certification process, and how to use our Product Database.

Previously Certified Products

Previously Certified Products

A complete list of products that were supported by VeraSol, but no longer have active certification letters.

Opportunities

Opportunities

Browse current and past programs, results-based financing mechanisms, open tenders, bulk procurements, and other initiatives looking for VeraSol-certified solar energy kits.

CLASP Policy Resource Center

CLASP Policy Resource Center

Explore over 1,500 appliance policies across more than 130 economies, including for off-grid products.

Conformity Assessment Resources

Conformity Assessment Resources

Explore publications, videos and technical notes to better understand Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) for off-grid solar products.

Evolving VeraSol Product Certification

Evolving VeraSol Product Certification

Learn more about VeraSol’s transition to a new certification operational model for off-grid solar energy systems and appliances.

USE OUR PRODUCT DATABASE

View hundreds of independently tested and certified off-grid solar solutions.

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Publications

Explore the latest Technical Notes, policies, and resources on quality assurance for modern off-grid solar solutions.

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Walk-In Cold Rooms: A Practitioner’s Technical Guide

Walk-In Cold Rooms: A Practitioner’s Technical Guide

Design and Operation of Walk-In Cold Rooms for Precooling and Storage of Fresh Produce in Hot Climates, in Off-Grid and Unreliable Grid Situations

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Preparing for New IEC Test Method and Quality Standards

Preparing for New IEC Test Method and Quality Standards

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Changes to Test Methods and Requirements for Solar Energy Kits in IEC TS 62257-9-5:2024 and IEC TS 62257-9-8:2025

Changes to Test Methods and Requirements for Solar Energy Kits in IEC TS 62257-9-5:2024 and IEC TS 62257-9-8:2025

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Benchmarking Plots for Solar Energy Products

Benchmarking Plots for Solar Energy Products

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Policy for Renewing Test Results

Policy for Renewing Test Results

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Seeking Stakeholder Feedback: Proposed Changes to IEC TS 62257-9-5 and IEC TS 62257-9-8

Seeking Stakeholder Feedback: Proposed Changes to IEC TS 62257-9-5 and IEC TS 62257-9-8

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Overview of Conformity Assessment for Off-Grid Solar Products

Overview of Conformity Assessment for Off-Grid Solar Products

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Solar Home System Kit Outdoor Cable Testing Policy

Solar Home System Kit Outdoor Cable Testing Policy

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Quality Assurance Framework for Component-Based Energy Systems

Quality Assurance Framework for Component-Based Energy Systems

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Conditional Pass Policy

Conditional Pass Policy

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Integrated Water Protection Assessment

Integrated Water Protection Assessment

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Product Sampling Policy

Product Sampling Policy

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Quality in the Off-Grid Solar Market: An Assessment of the Consumer Experience in Kenya

Quality in the Off-Grid Solar Market: An Assessment of the Consumer Experience in Kenya

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Pay-As-You-Go Market Check Test (PAYG – MCT) Policy

Pay-As-You-Go Market Check Test (PAYG – MCT) Policy

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Conformity Assessment for Off-Grid Solar Products

Conformity Assessment for Off-Grid Solar Products

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Valid Evidence for Assessing Conformity with IEC TS 62257-9-8

Valid Evidence for Assessing Conformity with IEC TS 62257-9-8

Technical Notes Issue 33

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