India Regulations P3 Reference 2 min read Reviewed June 4, 2026

IS 16170

IS 16170 is the Indian Standard for solar inverter performance and acceptance criteria.

Definition

IS 16170 is the Indian Standard for solar PV inverter performance and acceptance criteria. Required for ALMM listing alongside IS 16221 (safety).

Key Takeaways

  • IS 16170 = Indian inverter performance standard.
  • Companion to IS 16221 (safety).
  • Required for ALMM List II (inverters).
  • Aligned with IEC standards.

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