Proposed Changes to IEC TS 62257-9-5 and IEC TS 62257-9-8
A list of proposed changes to the test methods and standards for off-grid solar energy kits, including pico-PV products and solar home system kits up to 350 Wp (October 2023)
Stakeholder Engagement
VeraSol collaborates with market actors to communicate the value of product quality and solicit input on how to deliver robust and effective quality assurance services for the sector.
Crafting a Common Language
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Procurement and Purchasing Decisions
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Test Methods, Standards & Program Policies
Test methods and quality standards form the core of the quality assurance program. VeraSol works with manufacturers, distributors, microfinance institutions, NGOs, governments, test labs, and standards bureaus to regularly updates its policies to ensure they remain responsive to the changing market.
VeraSol works directly with the IEC to help improve and maintain test methods (IEC TS 62257-9-5) and standards (IEC TS 62257-9-8) for pico-solar products and solar home system kits.
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Draft Quality Requirements for VeraSol Certification of Off-Grid Solar Refrigerators
The following document lists proposed requirements for refrigerators to be certified through the VeraSol program.
Product Design
VeraSol maintains a robust library of technical notes and guidance reports that share valuable market and product performance intelligence.
VeraSol also gives product manufacturers direct feedback on how their products can be improved through rigorous testing and product benchmarking. Manufacturers submitting their pico-solar products and solar home system kits for certification receive detailed test reports that help them understand how their product performs.
Policy Support
VeraSol provides policy and technical support to national governments and other institutions looking to support and promote good-quality products. Governments around the world use VeraSol’s quality assurance framework as the basis for tax and duty polices, voluntary market stimulation programs, and regulations to protect consumers from poor-quality products.
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