BIS Certification for Solar PV Water Pumping Systems IS 17018 (Part 1)

BIS Certification for Solar PV Water Pumping Systems as per the IS 17018 (Part 1) helps to ascertain that the products comply with the Indian standards as far as performance, efficiency, durability, and safety are concerned. The BIS license ensures that the systems are dependable, conforming, and can be used in agricultural and rural setups over a long period. 

ISI Certification : Key Insights

The ISI Mark Certification is a quality assurance scheme that is granted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to certify that products are of Indian standards. IS 17018 (Part 1) certification ensures the Solar PV Water Pumping System meets BIS-tested technical, safety, and performance standards.

BIS routinely inspects factories to ensure consistent quality. ISI-marked Solar PV Water Pumping Systems are widely used in government irrigation, rural water supply, and agricultural programs in India.

Benefits of ISI Mark Regulations

The key benefits of ISI Mark Regulations are as follows: 

1. Quality Assurance : The system meets the standards of IS 17018 as regards efficiency, durability and electrical safety.
2. Legal Authorization : It is illegal to manufacture, sell or import non certified systems in India.
3. Industry Acceptance : NGOs, government programs and farmers have been willing to use ISI certified systems as guaranteed performance.
4. Business Competitiveness : Certification assists in government tenders, agricultural subsidy programs and institutional procurement.

Technical and Quality specifications under IS 17018 (Part 1)

The provisions of IS 17018 (Part 1) are the mandates of Solar PV Water Pumping Systems wherein the design is to provide energy efficiency, durability, safety, and reliability of operation.

Key parameters include:

• Performance appraisal of pumps and PV modules.
• Performance of the system in various situations.
• Electrical insulation standards and safety.
• Mechanical strength and resistance to corrosion.
• Marking, labeling, and packaging specifications. 

Adherence to IS 17018 guarantees the durability of the solar water pumping systems and their safe work.

BIS application document checklist

The following documents are necessary for Domestic Manufacturers:

1. List of raw material
2. Layout plan of the factory premises
3. List of testing equipment as per the Indian standard
4. Quality Control (QC) Personnel Details (Education degree and Aadhaar card)
5. GST
6. Authorized Person Aadhar & Pan Card
7. MSME
8. Electricity Bill
9. Email Address & Permanent Contact Number
10. Office Address
11. Factory Address
12. Copy of Partnership Deed / MOA (for Private Limited Co.)
13. Premises document / Rent Agreement
14. List of Manufacturing Machinery  

The following documents are necessary for Foreign Manufacturers:

1. Checklist for Application
2. Copy of Swift Remittance
3. Duly Filled Application Form
4. Copy of Business License
5. List of Machinery
6. List of Raw Material
7. Test certificate of Raw Material
8. List of Testing Equipment
9. Calibration certificate of Test Equipment
10. Process Flowchart
11. Layout Plan
12. Location Plan (Route Map)
13. Details of Technical Personnel
14. Qualification of QC
15. Copy of Certification of Product and/ System
16. Factory Test Report  
17. Agreement with AIR
18. Aadhar Card of AIR
19. AIR Nomination Form
20. Educational Degree of AIR
21. Undertakings
22. Scope of License

Stepwise approach to BIS certification 

There are two key procedures to get your BIS license: Simplified and Normal.

Simplified Procedure

The steps involved in the simplified procedure are:

1. Document Collection : All the necessary KYC and technical documents are collected in order to start the BIS application without problems.
2. BIS Portal Registration : The license application is processed by the manufacturer being registered on the official portal of BIS.
3. Pre-Testing of Samples : Before submission, product samples are tested in a BIS authorized laboratory.
4. In-House Lab Requirement : Depending on the product, an internal laboratory facility might be necessary according to the BIS requirements.
5. BIS Review & Clarifications : BIS examines the submissions of documents and test reports and may request clarification.
6. BIS Audit at Factory : The audit of the product samples carried out by the BIS inspectors is done at the factory. 
7. Timely Audit Completion : The audit, inspection and sample collection are conducted within 17 days of the application submission along with the EVTL India engineer.
8. EVTL India Engineer- Factory Inspection : The BIS auditor and an engineer at EVTL India undertake a proper inspection at the factory.
9. Independent Collection of Samples : The BIS auditor draws samples to be tested by the post-audit.
10. Sample Testing at BIS Lab : BIS sealed samples are sent to BIS laboratories, and the BIS department pays the price of testing.
11. Grant of BIS License : Upon satisfactory document inspection, testing and audit, ISI license is issued. 

Normal Procedure

The steps involved in the normal procedure are:

1. Submit Documents : Firstly, it is required to submit all the KYC and technical documentation to start the BIS application.
2.  Plan In-House Laboratory and Technical Proposal : Prepare an internal lab in case necessary and prepare all technical documentation.
3. Ready Factory Test Report (FTR) : Carry out in-house tests and document the FTR to demonstrate that the product is to the standards.
4. Submit Application & Fees : Includes your BIS application and the amount of fees necessary by the government.
5. BIS Audit : An audit of documents and processes at a BIS takes place within 3 weeks.
6. EVTL India Engineer Factory Inspection : BIS auditor inspects the factory with an EVTL India engineer to make sure that everything is in order. 
7. Sample Collection & Sealing : The BIS auditor picks samples randomly, puts them into a sealed sample and forward the sample to a BIS authorized lab to be tested.
8. License Approval : After the lab tests of the sample are passed-on, BIS issues the ISI license, and your product is certified and market-ready. 

BIS Licensing processing duration

According to IS 17018 (Part 1), a BIS license Solar PV water pumping system is expected to take: 

For Simplified Procedure (Indian manufacturers)

Average 40-45 days

For Normal procedure  

• For Indian Manufacturers : 50-60 days
• For International Manufacturers : Approximately 180 days  

What makes EVTL India the trusted choice?

EVTL India is a top BIS Consultant for Solar PV water pumping system that offers end to end support of BIS Certification and BIS Registration as per the requirement of IS 17018 (Part 1). Their certified team manages documentation, BIS portal filing, lab coordination, and factory audit preparation to ensure timely certification.

EVTL India supports the local and foreign companies in the process of BIS licensing. Having vast experience of regulatory approvals, EVTL India allows manufacturers to achieve the compulsory quality standards effectively, license in a short time, and eliminate the needless delays. 

Conclusion

Solar PV water pumping system manufacturers and importers have to be BIS certified to IS 17018 (Part 1) in order to manufacture, sell, or import legally in India. Certification brings about safety, reliability in performance, regulatory adherence and market trustworthiness.

EVTL India will assist with the process professionally and minimize delays and make sure your solar water pumping systems are up to Indian standards. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Are Solar PV Water Pumping Systems to be BIS Certified?

Yes, the certification is required under IS 17018 (Part 1).

2. Who is eligible to apply for BIS?

An Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) is an Indian manufacturer or foreign manufacturer. 

3. What tests are conducted under IS 17018 (Part 1)?

Examples of tests are performance of PV modules, pump efficiency, electrical safety, durability, and labeling verification. 

4. Which tests are performed in the case of IS 1664?

Tests involve mineral composition analysis, analysis of moisture content, heavy metal limits, purity tests as well as verification of labels.

5. Is it possible to have foreign manufacturer get BIS Certification?

Yes, by an Indian authorized representative.