en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) of India has announced a further extension of the implementation deadline for solar photovoltaic (SPV) inverters with a capacity exceeding 200 kW (Items 4-5 under the Quality Control Order) to December 31, 2026.
This extension follows the issuance of the "Solar Systems, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025" (S.O. 492(E)) by the Central Government of India on January 27, 2025. This order covers five product categories and replaces the 2017 order on mandatory registration for solar photovoltaic products. The original order was to take effect 180 days from its issuance. On August 5, 2025, the Indian government had already granted an extension via S.O. 3597(E) for the self-certification requirements of SPV inverters over 200 kW (Items 4-5), extending it to June 30, 2026.
According to the latest notification, the reasons for the extension include limited testing facilities and the need to provide manufacturers with more time for compliance. During the extended period, manufacturers must hold valid IEC certificates corresponding to Indian standards for self-certification. Specifically, for Item 4, compliance is required with IS 16221 (Part 2): 2015 / IEC 62109-2: 2011 and IS/IEC 61683: 1999 standards. For Item 5, compliance is required with IS 16221 (Part 2): 2015 / IEC 62109-2: 2011, IS 16169: 2019 / IEC 62116: 2014, and IS 17980: 2022 / IEC 62891: 2020 standards. Additionally, manufacturers must provide test reports from accredited testing laboratories and specified valid IEC certificates.
This extension provides relevant manufacturers with an additional six-month compliance window (July to December 2026) to alleviate the immediate pressure of third-party certification. The decision helps prevent supply chain disruptions for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring project progress. For importers, it is necessary to verify supplier certifications and ensure test reports from accredited laboratories are obtained. At the same time, this move reflects gaps in domestic testing infrastructure, potentially driving related investments or collaborations. However, if manufacturers fail to meet all conditions by December 31, 2026, they risk market exclusion; if testing laboratories cannot expand capacity, further extensions may be required.
