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Strategic Recommendations for Storage Batteries – IS 16270
- Apply for BIS CRS Registration
All PV storage batteries must be BIS-certified under IS 16270 before import, manufacture, or sale in India. - Collaborate with Compliance Experts
Engage ERA Global experts for BIS application filing, battery testing, thermal and short-circuit safety verification, and documentation support for R&D or export exemptions. - Contact ERA Support Team
📧 cs@eraglobal.co.in | 📞 +91 9599296331 | 💬 WhatsApp – For CRS application, test lab coordination, and regulatory guidance. - Track Notifications & Amendments
Stay updated via ERA Regulatory Newsletter on CRS amendments, BIS standard revisions, and MNRE circulars affecting PV storage batteries. - Conduct Gap Assessment
Audit batteries for IS 16270 compliance—covering performance testing, charge/discharge efficiency, thermal and electrical safety, and BIS marking readiness.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Storage Batteries (Secondary Cells and Batteries for Solar Photovoltaic Applications) |
| IS Standard | IS 16270 |
| Title of IS | Secondary Cells and Batteries for Solar Photovoltaic Application – General Requirements and Methods of Test |
| Regulation / QCO | Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017 under the BIS Act, 1986 |
| Notified Vide | S.O. 2920(E), dated 5th September 2017 |
| Final Enforcement Date | CRS 2017 → 5th September 2018 (one year after notification) |
| Objective & Scope | To ensure safe and reliable performance of batteries used in solar PV systems, covering energy storage efficiency, safety under normal and abnormal conditions, and compliance with Indian standards. |
| Products Covered | All storage batteries (secondary cells) used in solar PV applications, including lead-acid, lithium-ion, and other rechargeable chemistries. |
| Exemptions | - Products exclusively manufactured for export - Units imported for R&D, testing, or demonstration purposes (to be scrapped/exported later) |
| Industries Impacted | - Battery manufacturers and importers - Solar EPC and project developers - PV system integrators - Renewable energy distributors and retailers |
| Mandatory Compliance | - Must conform to IS 16270 - BIS CRS registration mandatory prior to manufacture, sale, or import - Each battery must bear BIS Standard Mark and registration number |
| Testing Parameters | - Capacity and performance tests - Charge/discharge cycle efficiency - Overcharge, short-circuit, and thermal safety tests - Mechanical robustness and durability tests |
| Certification & Enforcement Authority | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) – certification authority; enforcement assisted by MNRE and local authorities |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance | Non-compliance may result in registration cancellation, seizure of non-conforming batteries, monetary fines, and legal action under the BIS Act, 1986 |
| Conclusion | All storage batteries for solar PV systems sold, imported, or manufactured in India must comply with IS 16270 under BIS CRS, ensuring safety, performance, and regulatory conformity. |
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Notification
Storage batteries for solar PV applications were included under the Solar Photovoltaics, Systems, Devices and Components Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2017 via S.O. 2920(E), dated 5th September 2017, with enforcement effective from 5th September 2018.
Overview
Storage batteries are essential for energy storage in solar PV systems. IS 16270 ensures that these batteries are safe, reliable, and compliant, covering charge/discharge efficiency, thermal safety, mechanical durability, and performance over their lifecycle.
Objective & Scope
The BIS CRS framework ensures that all storage batteries in India meet safety and operational standards, preventing hazards like thermal runaway, leakage, or short-circuits and guaranteeing reliable energy storage for solar installations.
Products Covered
- Secondary cells and batteries for PV systems
- Lead-acid, lithium-ion, and other rechargeable chemistries
- Batteries used in residential, commercial, and utility-scale PV projects
Exemptions Provided
- Batteries manufactured exclusively for export
- Units imported for demonstration, testing, or R&D (non-commercial use)
Industries Impacted
- Battery manufacturers and importers
- Solar EPC and project developers
- PV system integrators
- Renewable energy distributors and retailers
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
All storage batteries marketed in India must:
- Comply with IS 16270
- Be tested and certified under BIS CRS
- Carry the prescribed BIS Standard Mark and registration number
Enforcement Timeline
- CRS 2017: Effective 5th September 2018
Legal Provisions, Enforcement & Penalties
Enforced under the BIS Act, 1986, with monitoring by BIS and MNRE. Violations attract penalties including registration cancellation, fines, seizure of non-conforming batteries, and legal action.
Conclusion
Since September 2018, all storage batteries for solar PV systems manufactured, imported, or sold in India must comply with IS 16270 under BIS CRS, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory conformity.