【SMM PV News】Symposium on Mandatory National Standards for PV Modules Held in Beijing

Published: Mar 23, 2026 15:35

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Mar 20 - A symposium on two mandatory national standards, "Safety Requirements for PV Modules" and "Nameplate Identification Requirements for PV Modules," was held in Beijing on Mar 19 to advance their formulation and implementation. Xiong Jijun, Vice Minister of MIIT, delivered a speech. The meeting stressed that PV manufacturers must strengthen standard guidance and safety supervision. State-owned power generators should optimize bidding mechanisms, benchmark standards early in procurement, and prioritize safety. All parties must collaborate to drive the PV industry from "scale-leading" to "value-leading," fostering safe and reliable competition, and solidifying national energy security.

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