National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and inverters G/TBT/N/CHN/2131

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Notifying Member: CHINA

If applicable, name of local government involved (Articles 3.2 and 7.2):

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Agency responsible:

State Administration for Market Regulation (Standardization Administration of the P.R.C.)

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Notified under Article 2.9.2 [X], 2.10.1 [ ], 5.6.2 [ ], 5.7.1 [ ],3.2 [ ], 7.2 [ ],Other:

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Products covered (HS codes or national tariff lines. ICS numbers may be provided in addition, where applicable): Crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and inverters (HS code(s): 850440; 85414); (ICS code(s): 27.010)

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Details of notified document(s) (title, number of pages and languages, means of access): National Standard of the P.R.C., Minimum allowable values of energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and inverters; (15 page(s), in Chinese)

Link to notified document(s) and/or contact details for agency or authority which can provide copies upon request:

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Description of content: This document specifies the energy efficiency grades, energy efficiency minimum allowable values and testing methods for crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and photovoltaic grid-connected inverters. This document applies to crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and photovoltaic grid-connected inverters, including centralized type inverters, string type inverters, and the inverters in pre-assembled integrated photovoltaic inverter all-in-one device.

This document does not apply to:

- building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) modules;

- consumer photovoltaic modules;

- perovskite/crystalline silicon laminated photovoltaic modules;

- grid-connected photovoltaic inverters below 20 kW.

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Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Energy saving; Protection of the environment

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Relevant documents:

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Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: 12 months after approved

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Provision of comments

Final date for comments: 26 December 2025

[X] 60 days from notification

Contact details of agency or authority designated to handle comments regarding the notification:

WTO/TBT National Notification and Enquiry Center of the People's Republic of China

Tel：+86 10 57954633/ 57954627

E_mail: tbt@customs.gov.cn