The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on June 19, 2026, issued clarification on the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024.
The following has been stated:-
•The Government has clarified that the Solar Thermal Systems, Devices and Components (Quality Control) Order, 2024 applies only to Solar Flat Plate Collectors for Solar Water Heating Systems, All Glass Evacuated Tubes Solar Water Heating Systems, and Storage Water Tanks for such systems.
•The clarification specifies the exact products covered under the Quality Control Order.
•It further states that Glass Evacuated Solar Collector Tubes are not covered by the Order.
•This clarification aims to remove ambiguity regarding the scope of the QCO.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
[Notification No.: F No. 313/2/2023-S AND QC]
