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Back·June 02, 2026·pv magazine Global
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Philippines proposes mandatory certification for solar and battery products

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The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry is proposing mandatory product certification for PV modules, inverters, BESS, rapid shutdown devices, charge controllers, and PV cables. The draft order would apply to both imported and locally manufactured equipment, a major quality-control step as rooftop solar and storage adoption accelerates.

The draft administrative order, published on May 25, 2026, responds to safety concerns including overheating, wiring and inverter faults, battery incidents, and improper installation risks. Products covered by the rule would need to comply with Philippine National Standards and carry the relevant PS Safety Mark or ICC certification before being distributed. The move matters because the Philippines imported 4 GW of Chinese solar panels from January to April 2026 while rooftop capacity has risen to about 1.3 GW.

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