Elimination of Warranty Requirement beyond that Specified by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) |
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Reform ID | F010 | |
Reform Description | Warranty Requirements for Solar Equipment have been Made In Line with the Warranty Given by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Before: AEDB had fixed warranty periods for different equipment sometimes over and above the warranty period given by OEMs, causing additional cost to businesses. After: Now the warranty period would be the same as given by OEMs which will remove hardship to businesses. |
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Sector | Energy (Solar) | |
Beneficiaries | Solar Equipment Manufacturers/ Importers/ Distributors/Businesses | |
Jurisdiction/Location | Federal | |
Department | Alternative Engineering Development Board | |
Date of Implementation | 30-08-2021 | |
Details | Difficulty | ● The warranty requirement as enforced by AEDB was not in line with the warranty given by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
● The difference in warranties fell heavily on the importers/manufacturers of solar equipment as they had to meet the regulatory requirement which they could not claim from the OEMs. ● This requirement was causing additional cost and paving the way to compromise on the compatibility of the solar products in the market. |
Analysis | ● Private sector, in their regular interaction with the BoI, has highlighted the issue. After due consultation with relevant players, BoI raised the issue at the appropriate forum for its redressal. | |
Solution | ● After deliberation with relevant stakeholders, the AEDB has made the warranty requirements in line with that of the warranty provided by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). | |
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