Key highlights
Yes. The Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017 (S.O. 2920(E)), issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on 30 August 2017, requires BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (Scheme-II) for the 5 products it covers. Covered products cannot be manufactured, imported, sold or distributed in India without it.
- Order: S.O. 2920(E), notified in the Gazette of India on 30 August 2017.
- Issued by: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
- Covers 5 products: Crystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) modules (Si wafer based), Power converters for use in photovoltaic power system, Power converters for use in photovoltaic power system and 2 more.
- Indian Standards: IS 14286 | IS/IEC 61730 -1 | IS/IEC 61730 -2, IS 16221 (Part 2), IS 16169, IS 16077 | IS/IEC 61730 -1 | IS/IEC 61730 -2, IS 16270.
- Status: In force; BIS registration mandatory.
- History: 5 related notifications, the latest dated 5 August 2025.
Key details
- Order number
- S.O. 2920(E)
- Issued by
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- Notified
- Implementation date
- As per Gazette notification
- Status
- In force
- BIS certification
- Mandatory
- Licence needed
- BIS registration (CRS)
- Scheme
- Scheme-II: Compulsory Registration (CRS)
- Products covered
- 5
- Penalty
- Fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or imprisonment of up to 2 years
- Last verified
- October 2026
About the order
The Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017 was notified in the Gazette of India as S.O. 2920(E) on 30 August 2017 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. It applies to 5 products, each of which has to conform to its Indian Standard.
BIS registration is mandatory for the covered products.
What it means for businesses
Manufacturers, importers and sellers of the covered products need BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (Scheme-II) before the products can be made, imported or sold in India. Foreign manufacturers register through an Authorised Indian Representative.
Amendments
The order has 5 related notifications (amendments, extensions and similar); the most recent is dated 5 August 2025. Each is listed with its Gazette PDF under Dates and Amendments.
Source: the Gazette notification and the BIS list of products under compulsory certification. Confirm the current position with BIS before acting on it.
Products Covered (5)
Each product below needs BIS registration under this order. Open one for its standard and process.
- Compulsory Registration Scheme: CRSCrystalline Silicon Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) modules (Si wafer based)IS 14286 | IS/IEC 61730 -1 | IS/IEC 61730 -2
- Compulsory Registration Scheme: CRSPower converters for use in photovoltaic power systemIS 16221 (Part 2)
- Compulsory Registration Scheme: CRSPower converters for use in photovoltaic power systemIS 16169
- Compulsory Registration Scheme: CRSThin-Film Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules (a-Si, CiGs and CdTe)IS 16077 | IS/IEC 61730 -1 | IS/IEC 61730 -2
- Compulsory Registration Scheme: CRSUtility –Interconnected Photovoltaic invertersIS 16270
Dates and Amendments
Notified in the Gazette
30 August 2017
Later order
dated 27 January 2025 Solar System, Devices and Components Goods Order, 2025 for SPV Inverters of the capacity more than 200 KW.
S.O. 3597(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Notification
S.O. 444(E), dated 24 January 2023
S.O. 444(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Notification
dated 12 October 2018
S.O. 444(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Notification
dated 16 April 2018
S.O. 2183(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Notification
dated 30 May 2018
S.O. 5259(E)Gazette PDF (opens in a new tab)
Who Must Comply
- Indian manufacturers
- Importers
- Foreign manufacturers
- Traders, sellers and distributors
How to Comply
Covered products are certified under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS, Scheme-II). These are the standard steps.
- 1
Confirm the standard and models
Check the Indian Standard that applies and group the models or variants you want to register, following BIS's grouping guidelines for the product.
- 2
Test at a BIS-recognised laboratory
Send samples to a laboratory recognised by BIS for that Indian Standard and get a test report showing the product conforms.
- 3
Apply on the BIS CRS portal
Submit the registration application with the test report, factory and brand details and pay the fees. Foreign manufacturers also appoint an Authorised Indian Representative.
- 4
Registration granted
BIS reviews the application and test report and grants a registration number (R-number) for the registered models.
- 5
Mark the product and keep it current
Print the Standard Mark with the R-number on the product and packaging, keep the registration renewed, and register new models before they are sold.
Penalty for Non-Compliance
Fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or imprisonment of up to 2 years
Contravening a Quality Control Order is punishable under section 29 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
Official Sources
Compiled from the Gazette of India and official BIS sources, last verified in October 2026. Orders are amended and deferred from time to time; confirm the current position with BIS or the issuing ministry before acting on it.
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