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SON has released new energy standards for energy meters, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, inverters, batteries and charge controllers.
- The new standards were developed by SON, GIZ, the Federal Ministry of Power and other technical experts.
- It is expected that the new standards would guarantee quality and optimum solar components performance while encouraging increased RE investment.
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has released new energy standards for energy meters, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, inverters, batteries and charge controllers. These new standards align with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the government’s renewable energy agenda. Following consultations, SON approved 37 standards in November 2020.
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In a statement released by the SON, the organisation notes that it aims to improve the framework conditions for investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency and rural electrification. “The main objective is to provide guidance towards the achievement of the objectives of the strategy set for the implementation of renewable energy policy, in addition, fostering investments in a domestic market for Renewable Energy (RE) and Energy Efficiency (EE) and improving access to electricity in Nigeria,” the statement added.