Schatz Energy Research Center
Arcata, California, USA
ISO 17025 Accreditation for IEC/TS 62257-9-5 Accreditation Body: ANAB
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Test Labs
The VeraSol test lab network evaluates off-grid solar solutions and generates high-quality test data.
Qualified Labs. Trusted Results.
VeraSol manages a global network of ISO-accredited test labs. We work directly with this network to build global capacity to reliably test off-grid solar solutions. We are always seeking qualified labs to work with us.
Pico-PV Products and Solar Home System Kits
The laboratories listed below are approved to conduct tests for VeraSol according to the test methods in IEC/TS 62257-9-5. The types of testing each lab can conduct vary based on training, capacity, and accreditation status. We are currently working with our lab network to expand testing capacity to certify pico-solar products and SHS kits to IEC/TS 62257-9-8.
Shenzhen Academy of Metrology and Quality Inspection
Shenzhen, China
ISO 17025 Accreditation for IEC/TS 62257-9-5 Accreditation Body: CNAS
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Intertek HK
Kowloon, Hong Kong
ISO 17025 Accreditation for IEC/TS 62257-9-5 Accreditation Body: TAF
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University of Nairobi – The Lighting Laboratory (UoN-LL) Institute for Nuclear Science & Technology
Nairobi, Kenya
ISO 17025 Accreditation for IEC/TS 62257-9-5 Accreditation Body: KENAS UoN currently is currently qualified to test to the Market Check Test Method (MCM) and the Initial Screening Method (ISM) according to IEC TS 62257-9-5 and IEC TS 62257-9-8. The lab is in the process of expanding the scope of its ISO 17025 accreditation to the latest editions of the test methods so that they can soon conduct QTM certification testing. Please contact the lab for details.
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Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise is currently qualified to test to the Market Check Test Method (MCM) and the Initial Screening Method (ISM) according to IEC TS 62257-9-5 and IEC TS 62257-9-8.
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Off-Grid-Appropriate Appliances and Productive Uses
The following labs are approved to test off-grid solar appliances and productive use equipment according to the Global LEAP test methods. These test methods define the process and parameters to evaluate energy performance, quality & durability, and safety. These labs are accredited to ISO 17025 for relevant IEC test methods.
Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Karachi, Pakistan
Products Tested: Fans
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TÜV SÜD Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Products Tested: Fans
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Intertek UK
Milton Keynes, UK
Products Tested: TVs
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Re/genT
Helmond, The Netherlands
Products Tested: Refrigerators
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Schatz Energy Research Center
Arcata, CA, USA
Products Tested: Solar water pumps, TVs
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Kijani Testing
Kisumu, Kenya
Products Tested: Electric pressure cookers, egg incubators, solar milling, and other nascent productive use equipment
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