Solar thermal systems, devices, and components are vital in harnessing renewable energy to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions.
To ensure consistent performance and safety, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made BIS certification mandatory for various solar thermal products, including collectors, water heaters, and other key components. BIS certification for thermal systems, devices and components ensures that the products meet stringent standards as per the guidelines of Bureau of Indian Standards.
Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified a Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components on 8th October, 2024Â after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards.
(1) This Order may be called the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
(2) It shall come into force on the expiry of 6 months from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
For more information download Quality Control Order for Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components.
Products covered under mandatory BIS certification for Solar Thermal System, Devices and Components
| Sr. No. | Goods or articles | Indian Standard | Title of Indian Standard |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| 1. | Solar Flat Plate Collector for Solar Water Heating Systems | IS 12933 (Part 1): 2003 | Solar Flat Plate Collector – Specification Part 1 Requirements |
| IS 12933 (Part 2): 2003 | Solar Flat Plate Collector- Specification Part 2 Components | ||
| 2. | All Glass Evacuated Tubes Solar Water Heating System | IS 16544: 2016 | All Glass Evacuated Tubes Solar Water Heating System |
| 3. | Storage Water Tank for All Glass Evacuated Tubes Solar Water Heating Systems | IS 16542: 2016 | Direct Insertion Type Storage Water Tank for All Glass Evacuated Tubes Solar Collector-Specification |
Conclusion
As BIS certification is now mandatory for solar thermal systems, devices and components, all manufacturers of these products must have to comply with BIS certification before the implementation date of the Quality Control Order.
After obtaining BIS certification, manufacturers can adhere to the ISI mark as per their IS number on their products which shows that the product is tested and certified under the Bureau of Indian Standards and without getting BIS certification manufacturers are not allowed to manufacture or sell their products in the Indian market.
If any person who contravenes the provisions of this Order shall be punishable under the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).
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