Solar PV Module Testing

Qualify your solar modules for BIS registration, ALMM listing and project tenders, with reliability tests that show how they will age in Indian conditions.

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How Solar PV Module Testing works

1Assessment of requirement
2Sample collection
3Right lab assigned
4Testing
5Test report

Each step explained

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Overview of Solar PV Module Testing

Tested by: BIS-recognised partner lab
Regulation: IS 14286 & IS/IEC 61730
Typical turnaround: 6–10 weeks
Sample needed: 8–10 modules per type

Solar PV modules sold in India must be registered with BIS under the government’s order for solar photovoltaic products, based on tests to IS 14286 (the Indian adoption of IEC 61215, design qualification) and IS/IEC 61730 (safety). Manufacturers supplying government-backed and many other projects must also be on MNRE’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM).

The test sequence exposes modules to thermal cycling, damp heat, humidity-freeze, UV, mechanical load and hail, and checks power loss, insulation and wet leakage after each stress. Developers and lenders often add potential-induced degradation (PID) and electroluminescence (EL) imaging to catch cell cracks from transport and installation.

What we do for you

Lab and parameter list chosen for your purpose: licence, export, buyer or internal QC
Sampling guidance, and pickup or on-site sampling where needed
One contact who follows up with the lab until the report is issued
Report explained in plain language, with next steps if a result fails

What to send

The lab confirms the exact quantity and packing for your product when we book the test.

Sample

Quantity: 8–10 modules per type
Sealed and labelled with the product name, batch number and date
Packed securely so that it is not damaged in transit

Details to share

Model list with ratings, and the series or family you want covered
Circuit diagram, critical components list and user manual
The Indian Standard or IEC standard that applies
BIS registration or licence number, if you already have one

How we handle Solar PV Module Testing

1
Assessment of requirement
We confirm the standard, the list of tests and how many samples your product needs.
2
Sample collection
We collect the samples from your factory or warehouse, or tell you exactly where to send them.
3
Right lab assigned
We choose an accredited lab (NABL, BIS-recognised or ILAC) that covers your standard and can start soonest.
4
Testing
The lab tests your samples against the standard. We follow up and tell you at once if a test fails.
5
Test report
You receive the signed test report, ready to use for BIS, WPC, CE or your buyer.

What the lab tests

Parameter	Why it is checked
Maximum power at STC	Rated output and power tolerance
Thermal cycling and humidity-freeze	Solder bond and laminate durability
Damp heat	Long-term moisture resistance
Mechanical load and hail	Wind, snow and impact
Insulation and wet leakage current	Electrical safety
PID and EL imaging	Degradation risk and cell cracks

The final list depends on your product, its standard and the purpose of testing. We confirm it with you before the sample goes to the lab.

Frequently asked questions

Why does module testing take two months?

Damp heat alone runs for 1,000 hours, and thermal cycling for hundreds of cycles, on several modules in parallel sequences. The schedule is set by the standard, not the lab.

Will BIS accept the report?

For BIS registration and licences, testing is done at a lab recognised by BIS for that standard, and BIS accepts reports only from such labs. For tenders and buyers, a NABL-accredited lab report is usually enough. We confirm which applies before booking.

Who carries out the testing?

Instacertify’s partner laboratories, accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025 for the parameters on your report. We choose the lab, arrange the sample, follow up until the report is issued and explain the results to you.

What our clients say

“Instacertify helped us get BIS CRS certification for our entire product range within just 6 weeks. Their team handled everything from documentation to lab coordination. Highly professional service.”

Akash GuptaBIS CRS · Electronics brand

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Shivank VishnoiISO 9001 & BIS · Cables

“Getting TEC approvals for our access-control products seemed confusing and complex, but Instacertify made it simple.”

Jiten ShahTEC approval · Access control

Not sure which certification you need?

Send us the product name and the countries you sell in. A specialist replies with the standards that apply, the documents to prepare, the lab cost and the timeline. The assessment is free.

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