Mandatory Use of KS-Certified Solar Power Equipment Expanded to Commercial Facilities... Briefing Session Held

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bo-kyung] Starting from the 2nd of next month, the mandatory use of KS-certified products for major solar power equipment will be expanded, and the installation standards for solar power facilities will be strengthened.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on the 14th through a press release that it will hold a briefing session on the revision of solar power facility regulations at 2 p.m. at the Seoul Biz Center.

An official from the ministry stated, "This regulatory improvement is being promoted to enhance the quality and safety of solar power equipment such as inverters," adding, "It was prepared after gathering opinions from expert advisory committees, industry, and associations."

First, the mandatory use of KS-certified inverters and junction boxes, which was previously limited to government subsidy projects, will now be obligatorily applied to commercial (RPS) facilities as well. By using certified products whose quality and safety have been verified, safety against fires and other hazards will be improved, and it is expected to promote technological development in the industry and secure product competitiveness.

Additionally, the installation standards for solar power facilities have been categorized into ground-mounted (general ground type, mountainous type, farmland type), building-mounted (installed type, attached type (BAPV), integrated type (BIPV)), and floating types. This classification aims to ensure that facilities are installed systematically and stably, considering the conditions of each location.

This reflects the recent emergence of various types of solar power facilities not only on buildings but also on grounds such as parking lots and floating installations.

The installation standards currently applied to government subsidy projects will also be applied to commercial (RPS) facilities. The standards include the submission of installation verification inspection results (checklists) so that power producers (owners) can confirm the installation details of commercial (RPS) facilities.

Meanwhile, the revised installation standards for solar power facilities will be applied to government subsidy projects announced this year. For commercial (RPS) facilities, the standards will apply to facilities that receive construction plan approval (notification) under the Electricity Business Act after the enforcement date.

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