Partnership for Enhanced Safety

A partnership with the National Fire Fighting Committee (Conaci) aims to enhance the safety standards of solar energy systems across the country. This collaboration focuses on regulating safety devices for the manufacturing and sale of photovoltaic panels used in solar energy systems.

Ordinance No. 515 Publication

The publication of Ordinance No. 515 addresses the need for additional protection measures against electrical arcs for inverters. This initiative aligns with international standards for protection against electrical arcs and significantly improves fire safety in photovoltaic systems.

Collaboration with Inmetro and ONS

Inmetro, recognizing the importance of revising supportability requirements for voltage variations in on-grid inverters, collaborated with the National Electrical System Operator (ONS) to rectify oversized requirements that could disrupt the electrical system's operation.

Adjustments for Off-Grid Inverters

Responding to requests from the Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association (Absolar), adjustments were made to the technical requirements for harmonic distortion and motor starting overload in off-grid inverters. Test procedures were revised to include the use of electric motor simulation, better simulating inductive, capacitive, and non-linear loads. These adjustments aim to streamline regulatory requirements and reduce associated costs.

Effective Date

Effective from December 1st, 2023, according to Article 4 of Decree No. 10,139, issued in 2019, this ordinance signifies a significant step towards enhancing safety standards and regulatory efficiency in the solar energy sector.

Regulatory Impact

• Top Priority: No
• Type of Certificate: Yes
• Spectrum Bands: No
• Import Changes HS Codes: No
• Standard Changes: No
• Product Changes: Yes
• Label Changes: No

More Information

Link to Ordinance No. 515 - https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/portaria-n-515-de-10-de-novembro-de-2023-522884957