VeraSol is currently in the process of submitting revised versions of the test methods and standards for off-grid solar energy kits for review by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)....

In early 2022, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) adopted IEC test methods and quality standards for solar energy kits. To support standard implementation efforts in the region, th...

In April 2023, Papua New Guinea adopted the IEC quality standard and test methods for solar energy kits up to 350 watts. VeraSol worked closely with the National Institute of Standards and Industrial ...

An updated pricing table for VeraSol certification services will take effect on August 1, 2023....

On March 30th, the Industry Ministers of ECOWAS approved a new regional quality standard for solar energy kits up to 350 watts, which aligns with the IEC TS 62257-9-8 standard for VeraSol certificatio...

In 2022, VeraSol surveyed stakeholders and partners to gauge how VeraSol's quality assurance services are used and what our team can improve. Read on to find out the key insights from the manufacturer...

Limited free copies of the Chinese-language versions of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) IEC TS 62257-9-8 and IEC TS 62257-9-5 are available....

Our latest update summarises key takeaways from our discussions with government agency representatives, manufacturers, distributors and industry partners at the Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo....

VeraSol held an Off Grid Quality Assurance Training workshop for representatives from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on July 20, followed by ...

VeraSol is increasing solar testing capacity across Africa and enabling governments to enforce their local market surveillance efforts, ultimately improving the quality of products in the market....