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 ECOWAS Adopts New Regional Quality Standard for Solar Energy KitsOn 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 certification. This new standard is expected to improve the quality of solar energy products and increase energy access across all 15 ECOWAS member states. Learn More VeraSol Stakeholder Survey Reveals Pandemic Challenges, New Opportunities for CertificationIn 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's responses. Learn More Request Free Copies of IEC TS 62257-9-8 and IEC TS 62257-9-5 in Chinese-LanguageLimited 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. Learn More