Find VeraSol at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and ExpoFind VeraSol at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and ExpoWe are excited to announce that VeraSol will attend the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2022 and look forward to reconnecting with you in person there!From October 18 - 20, our team will be at the Kigali Convention Center in Kigali, Rwanda, to meet with and learn from various stakeholders in the off-grid solar sector. We have organised a Stakeholder's Meeting on October 20, from 2.00 - 3.15 pm EAT. The session targets manufacturers, distributors, development program partners/program implementers, governments, test labs, donors, and investors. Please see more details on the session below:Speakers: Elisa Lai, VeraSol Program Manager and Dr. Arne Jacobson, VeraSol Technical LeadSession topics:Programmatic updates since VeraSol's 2020 launchVeraSol's new servicesChallenges related to quality assurance in the off-grid solar sectorWhat stakeholders can expect from VeraSol in the coming yearsQ&A sessionAdditionally, our team will be at booths M30, M31 and M32 and would be happy to share more about services and answer any questions. Our partner programme, Efficiency for Access, will also be at the forum. They will host several panel discussions and events on off-grid solar-related topics, including PURE technologies, Cooling, Circular Economy and more. Visit this page for detailed information on the session topics and timings.We look forward to an exciting expo and cannot wait to hear from our stakeholders and continue working together to maintain quality across the sector.More Articles Revised Test Methods and Standards for Solar Energy Kits Submission to IECVeraSol 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). Learn More Harmonising Quality Assurance for Solar Energy Kits in the ECOWAS RegionIn 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, the VeraSol team delivered a series of regional capacity-building workshops in Nigeria, Togo, Niger, and Ghana in April and May 2023. Learn More Papua New Guinea Adopts IEC Quality Standards for Solar Energy KitsIn 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 Technology (NISIT) and other key stakeholders to facilitate the adoption of the national quality standards for solar energy kits. Learn More