India - BEE - Proposal for Implementation Star Labelling for Solar Photo Voltaic Panels/Modules

Bureau of energy efficiency in India is in the process of implementation of energy efficiency labels for PV panels/modules. Meetings are being held with the industry to come up with the best plan. Until now, two meetings have been held and details can be checked in the attached documents.

As per rescent updates BEE has come up with new schedule 23 which will be implemented by end of 2020 , energy efficiency for PV panels.

This schedule specifies the energy-labelling requirement for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels imported or sold in India for electricity generation and similar use. The schedule covers all types and sizes/capacity of Solar Photovoltaic Panels.

This schedule shall be read in conjunction with the following standards with all amendments, for the purpose of star labeling:

- IS 14286: 2010 Crystalline Silicon terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) modules-Design qualification and type approval

- IS 16077:2013 Thin film terrestrial photovoltaic (PV)- Design qualification and type approval

- IS 16170 part1:2015 Photovoltaic (PV) Module Performance Testing and Energy Rating; Irradiance and Temperature Performance Measurements and Power Rating

- IS 12834: 2013 Photovoltaic Energy Systems – Terms, Definitions and Symbols.

The results of test shall be reported in the prescribed format as given in Appendix B of this schedule. Test report from laboratories that are either BIS recognized / NABL accredited or signatories of ILAC or APAC accredited as per the standards mentioned above.

Star labeling scheme for PV panels probable date of launch 12/31/2020​