Revised Test Methods and Standards for Solar Energy Kits Submission to IEC Oct 26, 2023 | News, Solar Energy Kits, English, Global 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)....
Harmonising Quality Assurance for Solar Energy Kits in the ECOWAS Region Jul 03, 2023 | Technical Standards, News, Solar Energy Kits, English, Global, Sub-Saharan Africa 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...
Papua New Guinea Adopts IEC Quality Standards for Solar Energy Kits Jul 03, 2023 | Technical Standards, News, Solar Energy Kits, English, Global 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 ...
ECOWAS Adopts New Regional Quality Standard for Solar Energy Kits Apr 24, 2023 | Technical Standards, News, Solar Energy Kits, English, Global, Sub-Saharan Africa 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...
VeraSol Stakeholder Survey Reveals Pandemic Challenges, New Opportunities for Certification Jan 24, 2023 | Stakeholder Feedback, News, English, Global, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa 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...
Highlights from the 2022 Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo Nov 23, 2022 | Stakeholder Feedback, News, English, Global, South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa 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....
Find VeraSol at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo Oct 05, 2022 | News, Global, Sub-Saharan Africa We look forward to reconnecting with you in person at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2022!...
Enhancing Solar Energy Kit Standards Implementation Through Conformity Assessment Training in Kenya Aug 23, 2022 | News, Solar Energy Kits, English, Global, Sub-Saharan Africa 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 ...
Improving Lab Testing Capacity in Africa Jul 19, 2022 | News, Solar Energy Kits, English, Sub-Saharan Africa 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....
PRESS RELEASE: The Chinese Version of IEC 62257-9-8 and 62257-9-5 Released Jul 08, 2022 | Presentations & Webinars, News, Solar Energy Kits, English, Global, South Asia The Chinese-language versions of the International ElectrotechnicalCommission’s (IEC) 62257-9-8 and 62257-9-5 off-grid solar quality standards are now available to the public....