IS 16960 — Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance: Part 1 grid connected systems - Documentation, commissioning tests and inspection

What is IS 16960?

IS 16960 is an Indian Standard published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the title Photovoltaic (PV) systems - Requirements for testing, documentation and maintenance: Part 1 grid connected systems - Documentation, commissioning tests and inspection. It falls under the <strong>Electrical Switchgear and Other Electrical Products/Accessories</strong> group and is administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Certification under this standard is voluntary.

How to get certified for IS 16960

1. 1
   Apply online — Submit the BIS portal application with product details, factory information, and test reports.
2. 2
   Lab testing — Submit product samples to a BIS-recognised testing laboratory for evaluation against the standard.
3. 3
   Factory inspection — A BIS officer visits your manufacturing facility to verify quality control systems.
4. 4
   Licence grant — On approval, BIS issues the licence. You may then affix the ISI Mark on compliant products.

Amendments to IS 16960

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