INTRODUCTION
The Nigerian solar power market, spanning from Solar Home Systems, Mini-Grids to Grid-Connected Rooftop Systems, has seen significant growth in recent times. Banking on the combination of excellent solar irradiation potential and policy framework, Nigeria currently holds the
5th position in Global ranking with regards to the sales volume for the key markets. Despite recent progress, several barriers still exist in the sector including the proliferation of sub-standard components.
Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), the apex standardisation body in Nigeria, has adopted several standards for the Solar System Components i.e. Solar PV Modules or Solar Panels, Batteries, Inverters, Charge Controllers, and Energy Meters.