Solar PV Systems & Components BIS Certification

4 solar PV systems & components products need CRS registration from BIS before they can be made, imported or sold in India. Find your product, its Indian Standard and the order that made it compulsory.

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Solar PV Systems & Components under compulsory BIS certification

4 products across 6 Indian Standards. Open a product for its scope, order details and FAQs.

Product	Indian Standard	Order
Solar PV Modules (Crystalline Silicon)	IS 14286, IS/IEC 61730 -1, IS/IEC 61730 -2	Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017, S.O. 2920(E)
Thin-Film Solar Panels (PV Modules)	IS 16077, IS/IEC 61730 -1, IS/IEC 61730 -2	Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017, S.O. 2920(E)
Solar Inverters and Power Converters	IS 16221 (Part 2), IS 16169	Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017, S.O. 2920(E)
Grid-Tied Solar Inverters	IS 16270	Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017, S.O. 2920(E)

How BIS certification works for solar PV systems & components

Confirm the Indian Standard and group models into a series
Submit samples to a BIS-recognised lab in India for testing
Apply on the CRS portal with the test report, factory and brand documents
BIS review and grant of the R-number registration
Mark products with the Standard Mark, IS number and R-number

Testing. Samples are type-tested at a BIS-recognised laboratory in India; foreign lab reports are not accepted. BIS then reviews the test report and documents and grants the registration. Market surveillance samples follow.

Timeline. Lab testing usually takes 2 to 6 weeks; BIS processing typically takes another 3 to 6 weeks after a complete application with the test report.

Fees. Application and annual licence fees of ₹1,000 each, a processing fee of ₹25,000 per year, and ₹20,000 for each additional test report, plus lab testing charges (BIS Conformity Assessment Amendment Regulations, 2026).

Mark on product. The BIS Standard Mark (CRS) with the IS number and the R-number.

Frequently asked questions

Is BIS certification mandatory for solar PV systems & components?

Yes, for the 4 products listed on this page. Each is covered by a Quality Control Order, so it needs CRS registration before it is manufactured, imported, sold or stored for sale in India. Check the exact product and Indian Standard in the table.

How long does BIS certification take for solar PV systems & components?

Lab testing usually takes 2 to 6 weeks; BIS processing typically takes another 3 to 6 weeks after a complete application with the test report.

What does BIS certification cost?

Application and annual licence fees of ₹1,000 each, a processing fee of ₹25,000 per year, and ₹20,000 for each additional test report, plus lab testing charges (BIS Conformity Assessment Amendment Regulations, 2026).

Can overseas manufacturers of solar PV systems & components apply?

Registration is granted to the manufacturer for a specific factory, brand and models. Overseas manufacturers must appoint an Authorised Indian Representative to apply and hold the registration in India.

Source: BIS list of products under compulsory certification (Scheme-II), checked October 2026. See the full BIS product list for other categories.

Solar PV Systems & Components BIS Certification

Solar PV Systems & Components under compulsory BIS certification

How BIS certification works for solar PV systems & components

Frequently asked questions

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