Bureau Veritas India Lab Expands PV Modules Testing & Certification Capabilities with CBTL Accreditation for IEC 61730 and IEC 61215 Series

July 31, 2025 | Mumbai, India – As the global photovoltaic (PV) market continues to expand rapidly, manufacturers face increasing demands to comply with stringent international standards such as IEC 61730 and IEC 61215 that focus on product safety, reliability, and quality. Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (BVCPS) has a longstanding track record of supporting companies in their renewable energy testing and certification journeys, including services for commercial and residential PV modules and other critical PV components.

Today, Bureau Veritas is proud to announce that Hi Physix Laboratory India Private Limited, a subsidiary of BVCPS, achieved Certification Body Testing Laboratory (CBTL) Accreditation for photovoltaic modules against the IEC 61730 and IEC 61215 series standards, as recognized by the IECEE CB Scheme. This new designation expands Bureau Veritas’ local testing and certification capabilities, allowing for more efficient and accessible services to PV module manufacturers and project developers to address challenges such as complex regulatory requirements, evolving standards, safety and quality expectations, and market entry timelines. Embedding superior safety and quality in PV products provides a critical competitive edge in a highly competitive market.

With this enhanced capability, Bureau Veritas aims to help clients navigate the complexities of PV module certification through accredited, reliable testing combined with technical advisory support. This approach provides manufacturers with deeper insights and guidance throughout the process, promoting confidence in their product compliance and facilitating smoother access to domestic and international markets.

Mr. Nicolas Ribes, General Manager of Bureau Veritas CPS Technology in South Asia and Southeast Asia, commented:
"Achieving CBTL approval for our India lab marks a dynamic expansion of our solar testing portfolio. As the global energy landscape embraces renewable solutions, our commitment is to support innovation and sustainability through reliable, high-quality testing. This recognition underscores our leadership in photovoltaic product validation and positions us to support manufacturers across key global regions, facilitating faster time-to-market and reduced compliance costs for solar energy solutions."

This achievement is an important milestone in alignment with Bureau Veritas’ LEAP 28 strategy, which focuses on accelerating growth by expanding international footprint and strengthening core capabilities in the energy and renewables sector globally. The India laboratory’s new CBTL status reflects Bureau Veritas’ ongoing commitment to supporting the renewable energy transition and meeting the rising demands of one of the world’s fastest-growing solar markets.