UpdateWebinar on IEC Quality Standards for Pico-Solar & SHS KitsThe International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) will soon publish quality standards for pico-solar products and solar home system kits. These standards will replace the Lighting Global Quality Standards.To prepare for this transition, VeraSol hosted a webinar about the new IEC standards on Thursday, May 7 at 13:00 GMT. Participants learned how the IEC standards differ from the Lighting Global Quality Standards and received guidance on how public and private actors can successfully transition to using the new standards.IEC adoption of the Quality Standards opens the door to the widespread use of a proven and robust quality assurance framework for off-grid solar products that protect consumers and promote market growth, ultimately improving energy access.Achieving these benefits while avoiding negative market disruption will require a coordinated transition to the IEC standards. As Lighting Global product certifications expire, manufacturers will re-certify their products according to the new IEC standards. Governments and programs are encouraged to accept both Lighting Global quality-verified products and those that meet the IEC standards.ResourcesMay 7 presentation slides & recordingMay 7 webinar questions & answersTechnical Note 32Summary of Requirements in IEC TS 62257-9-8:2020Change Log for Quality StandardsMore Articles Symposium on the Quality Assurance System and Testing Technology for Off-grid Solar ProductsOn September 16, VeraSol participated in the “Symposium on the Quality Assurance System and Testing Technology for Off-grid Solar Products” jointly organised by the World Bank Group’s Lighting Global Project Team, Shenzhen Municipal Administration of Market Supervision and Shenzhen Technology University. Learn More VeraSol’s Response to COVID-19 Supply Chain ChallengesIn response to existing supply chain disruptions, VeraSol is extending its policy so that products with expiration dates until December 31, 2022 are eligible for a 6-month extension. Learn More Public Review & Comment: Draft Quality Requirements for VeraSol Certification of Off-Grid Solar RefrigeratorsVeraSol needs your help to make the draft requirements for refrigerators relevant and appropriate to your business or program. Learn More