MNRE issues order addressing low quality of solar equipment

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued the Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017 for the quality control of solar equipment. According to the order, manufacturers will be required to register with the Bureau of Indian Standards for using a standard mark, in compliance with the Indian quality standard. The order will come into effect from January 1, 2018.