Small Solar PV Systems The Ministry of Energy announced, on Feb. 2, the readiness of small-scale solar PV systems to produce electricity for consumers’ houses and enterprises, to be later connected to the Kingdom’s grid.

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) announced the start of implementing the requirements of the technical regulation for small solar PV systems, in conjunction with the Ministry of Energy’s announcement of the completion of the regulatory and technical arrangements with various relevant bodies for the use of small solar PV systems in the Kingdom.

 

Scope of regulation:

SASO announced that the technical regulation for small solar PV systems will be compulsorily applied to:

• solar panels
• electric inverter
• combiner box
• other solar energy products and systems

 

The technical requirements:

The regulation specified a number of safety requirements  including

• Fire control and electromagnetic compatibility in solar energy systems.
• Electrical safety requirements.
• Protecting components of solar PV energy systems.

 

The regulatory requirements:

The regulation specifies conformity assessment procedures for the small solar PV products to ensure their compliance with Saudi standards, maintain consumer health and safety, and contribute to environmental protection:

• Suppliers and manufacturers should obtain a national certificate of conformity (IECEE) before allowing products to be traded in the market.
• Registering products on Saber electronic platform.

 

Don’t hesitate to contact SanedCert team of experts to register on saber, and get help with all required documents to meet the requirements of the technical regulation for small solar PV systems.

 

The explanatory labels requirements:

SASO enforced manufacturers and suppliers, to label the explanatory technical information to enable the consumer to view all product details, usage instructions, and warnings.

 

The information and signs label:

• The energy efficiency label must be written in both English and Arabic.
• The included photos and signs can’t be contrary to the public values, and the Saudi and Islamic traditions and morals.
• The energy efficiency label of the solar PV power system intended to be plac ed in the market should include:
• Usage instructions and cautions
• The properties of the product and the safety degree and type.

 

The technical information label:

• It is a must to provide a label for the solar PV products, in accordance with the regulatory standards.
• It is a must to provide a label for the solar PV inverters, in accordance with the regulatory standards.

 

The consequences of non-conformity:

The technical regulation for  small solar PV systems prohibits the manufacture, import, display, or even advertising of products non-conforming to terms, as this entails the application of legal procedures against violators, this includes:

• The cancellation of the relevant certificate of conformity,
• Taking the necessary measures with the notified body issuing the certificate in accordance with the acceptance regulation of conformity assessment bodies.
• The failure of the product to fulfill the requirements of this regulation would be a sufficient reason for market surveillance authorities and regulatory authorities to judge that a product is non-conforming.

 

Non-conformity cases:

• Failure to fix or incorrectly fix the conformity labels or the Saudi Quality Mark or its equivalent,
• Failure to issue a conformity certificate or the supplier’s declaration of conformity or issuance in an incorrect manner,
• Unavailability or incomplete technical documentation,
• Unavailability or incompleteness of the explanatory label or usage instructions.

 

 

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