Japan implemented a new Feed-in Tariff (FIT) policy for renewable energy in July, offering higher subsidies than many other countries, making Japan a highly attractive market for photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region. As major manufacturers aggressively compete for a share of the Japanese solar market, besides meeting the specific basic needs of Japanese solar products, they must also overcome a crucial hurdle – JET certification. Due to the high safety standards of Japanese consumers and the enormous size of the domestic electronics market, obtaining JET certification is difficult and time-consuming. Therefore, very few domestic manufacturers in China have currently obtained JET certification. OFweek has compiled relevant JET information for manufacturers planning to enter the Japanese PV market.
1. Certification Introduction:
JET-PVm is a certification issued by the Japan Electrical Safety & Environment Technology Laboratories (JET).
JET-PVm certification is implemented to promote the widespread adoption of solar power systems and ensure the performance, reliability, and safety of solar cell modules. JET certifies each model of solar cell module through standard conformity testing and verification of the manufacturing plant's quality management system. The JET-PVm system involves the certification sample bearing the JET-PVm mark on equivalent solar modules during production and shipment, and the certified sample is manufactured in a factory with a verified quality management system. Because it is a third-party certification body's proof of conformity to product certification testing standards, the JET-PVm certification mark on certified products enhances consumer trust.
JET-PVm certification is an assurance certification for the performance, reliability, and safety of solar cell modules. Companies that obtain the certificate can enjoy subsidies provided by relevant Japanese government agencies.
2. Scope of certification:
The non-concentrating terrestrial crystalline and thin-film solar cell modules used in ground-based solar power generation systems have a maximum system voltage of 45V or higher.
3. Certification bodies:
Solar modules exported to Japan must undergo JET-PVm certification, implemented by JET (Japan Electrical Safety Research Institute). Currently, JET is the only registered certification body in Japan capable of certifying solar modules.
4. Certification Standards:
IEC61215 (JIS C 8990) Crystalline Silicon Type, IEC61646 (JIS C 8991) Wave Model, IEC61730-1 & -2 (JIS C 8992-1 & -2)
5. Preparation of required documents for certification:
a. Application materials b. Product manual c. Product drawings d. Circuit diagram e. Material list f. Technical information g. Product specification sheet
