What is a CE mark for solar panels?

The CE mark is a mandatory conformity marking for certain products within the European Economic Area. It indicates that a product meets EU safety, health, and environmental protection requirements. For solar panels, the CE mark demonstrates that the product complies with the relevant European directives and regulations.

Do I need a CE marking?

The CE marking is not required for items, for example: If you have an enquiry about the Construction Products Regulations, you can email [email protected]. Before you place a CE marking on a product, you need to establish which EU New Approach Directives or regulations apply to your product.

What is a CE mark?

Mandatory for products sold within the European Economic Area, the CE Marking is a declaration by the manufacturer that their product complies with EU health, safety, and environmental protection directives and regulations.

Where should a CE mark be placed on a product?

The CE marking must be placed on the product by the manufacturer, or by their authorised representative within the EEA or Turkey, where permitted. It must be placed according to its legal format to the product or its data plate, or, where permitted, on packaging or labels affixed to the product. It must be visible, legible and impossible to remove.

Do solar PV installations need to be MCs certified?

Also, the Council of Mortgage Lenders has advised that, as a minimum to avoid the risk of a property being ineligible for a mortgage, both new and existing Solar PV installations must be MCS certified. All renewable energy products are examined by certification bodies against MCS manufacturing and testing standards.

Do all products have to be CE marked?

This also applies to products made in third countries which are sold in the EEA and Turkey. Not all products must bear the CE marking. Only those product categories subject to specific legislation are required to be CE marked. If there is no such requirement, the CE marking must not be affixed.