Kenya – Notified requirements for Off‑grid solar photovoltaic lighting kits (KS 2542:2016  )

Kenya Bureau Standards has issued notification stating requirement for Off‑grid solar photovoltaic lighting kits KS 2542:2016 Off‑grid solar photovoltaic lighting kits. It applies to off-grid lighting appliances or kits that can be installed by a typical user without employing a technician. The kits are generally comprised of a light source (LED, CFL, or other), a rechargeable energy storage device (usually a battery), an energy generation device or source (PV module, dynamo, AC grid, unregulated DC input, or other), and internal electronics. Lighting appliances or kits with PV modules larger than 10 W (peak power under standard test conditions) are excluded from the scope of this standard.

Proposed date of adoption: June 2017

Proposed date of entry into force: Upon declaration as mandatory by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives

Final date for comments: 28 February 2017

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