The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has launched the Standards and Labeling Program for Solar Photovoltaic Modules, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy in India.

Here are the key points:

❖ The program encompasses all sizes, capacities, and types of solar panels manufactured and imported in India for electricity generation, and similar use.

❖ However, this excludes Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV) Modules and Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) hybrid solar collectors.

❖ Label period will be 1st January2024 to 31st December 2025

❖ Photovoltaic solar modules will initially operate under a voluntary regime until further notice.

❖ Incentivizing the production of highly efficient solar panels, the respective department has waived off labelling fees for 4 and 5-star rated solar PV modules till 31st December 2025.

❖ The S & L portal for submitting company and model registrations will be accessible from November 3, 2023.

The goal is to inform consumers about efficient solar panels and promote the adoption of high-quality, 100% Made in India solar PV modules.

Refer to the official notification issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency from here.

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