BIS QCO for the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Solar Flat Plate Collector Specification Part 2 Components)

OVERVIEW

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has issued a Quality Control Order named the "Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024."

Effective after one hundred and eighty days from its publication in the Official Gazette, this order applies specifically to Solar Flat Plate Collectors within the country, excluding those intended for export.

Under this order, Solar Flat Plate Collector for Solar Water Heating Systems must adhere to the corresponding Indian Standard IS 12933 (Part 2):2003 which Specifies Solar Flat Plate Collector Specification Part 2 Components and bear the Standard Mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards under Scheme-I of Schedule II to the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.

The Bureau of Indian Standards is designated as the certifying and enforcing authority for Solar Flat Plate Collectors. Furthermore, the Bureau, in consultation with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, will conduct market surveillance to ensure compliance with the Indian Standard for goods bearing the Standard Mark.

Non-compliance with this order is subject to punishment under the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).

Implementation Authority : Bureau of Indian Standards (Govt. of India)

CONCERNED AUTHORITIES

Bureau of Indian Standards Manak Bhawan 9, B.S. Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: +91-11-23231903
Email: ced@bis.org.in

Implementation Dates: April 6, 2025