Top 5 Certifications to Look for When Buying Solar Panels in India (And Why Waaree Has You Covered)

• May 26, 2025

  3 mins

• Solar

India’s solar energy landscape is booming, driven by increasing electricity demand, rising tariffs, and a growing focus on sustainability. But for homeowners and commercial buyers, choosing the right solar panel isn’t just about price or wattage. Certification matters—a lot. Here are the top 5 certifications you must check before making your investment, and why Waaree Energies is a trusted name that meets these benchmarks.

1. IEC 61215: Performance & Reliability

Why it matters: This certification by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) ensures that the solar panel has passed rigorous testing under extreme Indian weather conditions—think high temperatures, monsoons, dust storms, and humidity.

Indian relevance: With temperatures soaring above 45°C in summer and high UV exposure, you need panels tested for thermal cycling, damp heat, and mechanical load.

Waaree panels are IEC 61215 certified, ensuring long-term durability and performance.

2. IEC 61730: Safety

Why it matters: This standard checks the safety features of solar panels—electrical insulation, shock hazards, and fire risk.

Indian relevance: Power fluctuations and grounding issues are common in India’s grid infrastructure. This certification ensures your solar setup won’t pose fire or electrocution risks.

Waaree complies with IEC 61730, giving you peace of mind about operational safety.

3. BIS Certification (IS 14286/IS 61730 under MNRE guidelines)

Why it matters: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification is mandatory for solar panels sold in India. It aligns with local quality and safety norms.

Indian relevance: BIS ensures that imported or locally manufactured panels meet India’s specific operational conditions. Without it, you can’t avail subsidies or Net Metering.

Waaree panels are BIS certified, fully approved by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

4. PID Resistance Test Certification

Why it matters: Potential Induced Degradation (PID) can reduce panel performance over time due to voltage stress.

Indian relevance: High temperatures and humidity, common across India’s coastal and central zones, accelerate PID. Certified PID-resistant panels perform better and last longer.

Waaree uses PID-resistant technologies and tests for PID under global standards, ensuring stable long-term output.

5. ALMM Listing (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers)

Why it matters: This MNRE initiative ensures that only vetted, high-quality solar panels are used in government-supported projects.

Indian relevance: If you’re planning to use subsidies or Net Metering, ALMM listing is non-negotiable.

Waaree is ALMM listed, making it an eligible and trusted partner for residential and commercial buyers.

Trust Waaree for Certified Solar Assurance

When you invest in solar panels, you’re not just buying a product—you’re buying decades of clean, reliable power. Certifications are your proof of performance, safety, and compliance. Waaree Energies, with its end-to-end quality control, in-house R&D, and global certifications from KIWA PVEL and RETC, gives you confidence that your solar journey is built on a strong, tested foundation.

Visit www.shop.waaree.com today and switch to solar, the smart and certified way—with Waaree.

Watch how Waaree Energies Solar Panels undergo stringent testing at our state of the house NABL accredited PV module testing lab – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCzoKpv_IVE