New rates for testing of Solar PV & Solar thermal systems and components

Sr. no.

Name of the product

Description of tests

Charges w.e.f. 1st April, 2014

A. Solar Photovoltaic systems & components

1

Solar Lantern (LED/ CFL )

a)  Light output and input power measurement

5000/­10000/-

b)             Light output & compatibility testing of module battery and load for meeting the duty cycle and autonomy

20000/

c)        Full testing as per MNRE / other specs

2

Solar street lighting system (LED/CFL)

a)          Light output and input power measurement

5000/­10000/-

b)             Light output & compatibility testing of module battery and load for meeting the duty cycle and autonomy

20000/

c)        Full testing as per latest MNRE / other specs

3

Solar home lighting system (LED/CFL)

a)          Light output and input power measurement

7000/­14000/­28000/-

b)             Light output & compatibility testing of module battery and load for meeting the duty cycle and autonomy

c)        Full testing as per latest MNRE / other specs

4

PV Module

IEC 61215 & IEC 61646 full range (comprising of 18 tests)

800000/-

Qualification

testing

5

PV Module (I-V)

IEC 60094-1

2500/-

6

Solar pump

As per latest MNRE specification

10000/- + 2500/- per PV module.

7

Inverter ( Lighting and other small systems)

As per MNRE/other specifications)

10000/-

8

Charge controller ( Lighting and other small systems)

As per MNRE/other specifications)

10000/-

9

Battery up to 100Ah capacity

Capacity as per IS 13369, IS 15549 and IS 1651

6000/-

Efficiency ( Ah & Wh)

12000/-

Self Discharge

12000/-

10

Battery above 100Ah capacity

Capacity

7000/-

Efficiency ( Ah & Wh)

14000/-

Self Discharge

14000/-

11

Inverter up to 15 kVA

As per IEC standard

25000/-

B. Solar Thermal Systems & Components

12

Box type solar cooker

As per IS 13429

4000/-

13

SWH flat plate collectors

As per IS 12933

10000/-

14

SWH ETC type

As per latest MNRE standards

10000/-