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.

Does a product need CE marking?

Many products require CE marking before they can be sold in the EU. CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. It is required for products manufactured anywhere in the world that are then marketed in the EU. When is CE marking mandatory?

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.

Does the EU need a CE marking?

The government has laid legislation to continue recognition of current EU requirements for a range of product regulations, including the CE marking (Conformité Européene, or European Conformity marking) for a range of product regulations.

Can a CE certificate be used as a proof of conformity?

A CE certificate is not a formal declaration of conformity and therefore not sufficient to allow CE marking to be affixed the product or for the product to be placed on the market within the EU. The certificate and the test reports it lists can be included in the Technical Dossier as supporting evidence.

What are the requirements for CE marking?

The CE marking must be visible, legible and indelible. The CE marking must consist of the initials "CE", both letters should have the same vertical dimension and be no smaller than 5mm (unless specified differently in the relevant product requirements).