Transition to IEC TS 62257-9-8Transition to IEC TS 62257-9-8All products tested prior to 2020 were evaluated according to the Lighting Global Quality Standards. On 10 June 2020, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published IEC TS 62257-9-8: Integrated systems – Requirements for stand-alone renewable energy products with power ratings less than or equal to 350 W. This document is largely based on and will soon be referenced in place of the Lighting Global Quality Standards. As a program, VeraSol will not require compliance with IEC TS 62257-9-8 until 1 January 2021 (products that sign test agreements after that date would need to comply with the new standards). Prior to 1 January 2021, companies will be able to choose whether to have their products evaluated to the Lighting Global Quality Standards or IEC TS 62257-9-8. For more details on the transition and differences between the two sets of standards, please see the following resources:IEC Adopts Lighting Global Quality StandardsMay 7 webinar on IEC Quality Standards for Pico-Solar & SHS Kits May 7 webinar questions & answers Technical Note 32 Summary of Requirements in IEC TS 62257-9-8:2020 Change Log for Quality Standards --Last updated: August 28, 2020More Articles 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 Pricing Adjustments for VeraSol Certification ServicesAn updated pricing table for VeraSol certification services will take effect on August 1, 2023. Learn More