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What to Think Before “Importing Solar Panels
from China?”
Before importing any product it is necessary that the product is in
compliance with all product regulations. As mentioned, far from all
suppliers can manufacture products that comply with the strict
regulations in the India, the European Union, and other developed
Asian markets. In addition, lab testing costs thousands of dollars per
piece, when it comes to efficiency and capability of products.
What is the MOQ?
MOQ depends on the type of product, but normally around 50
to 100 pcs, per product. While many wholesalers may offer
MOQs as low as 15 to 20 pcs per product, such products are
non-compliant and even be dangerous.
Solar Electrical Appliance Regulations
An importer must be aware of all the regulations before he
searches about how to import solar panels from China.
Several manufacturers have begun embedding electronics into
PV modules. This enables individually performing maximum
power point tracking (MPPT) for each module. Such
electronics can also compensate for shading effects. Therefore,
these solar panels fall under the other regulations. Depending
on the product and market, the following may be required:
Country of Origin Label
CE Mark
WEEE Mark
REACH
Testing of Products
CA Prop 65
The purpose of testing is to verify whether a product is compli-
ant with other directives, acts, or safety standards. As there are
different types of product regulations, so different types of testing:
Substances testing
Electrical safety testing
Mechanical and Physical Testing
Full Certification
A full certification of a product is the best and safest way to
import. It is necessary to find a manufacturer who has a fully
certified product. Full certification is quite expensive and
therefore not often found. In spite of it some markets,
especially from retailers demand full certification.
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