By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan-Korea PV Module Testing Laboratory is set to formally enter its commercial phase as it seeks accreditation under ISO/IEC-17025 standards from Pakistan National Accreditation Council, a move expected to strengthen quality assurance in Pakistan’s fast-growing solar market.
According to official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the laboratory has become fully functional following the installation and commissioning of advanced equipment required to conduct up to 40 different tests on solar panels.
The facility has been established to ensure technical evaluation of photovoltaic (PV) modules in line with internationally recognized standards.
The document said the lab will apply for accreditation in May 2026, after completion of the final phase of specialized training in Korea scheduled for March-April 2026. The accreditation process is expected to be completed by mid-2026. Once accredited, the laboratory will issue internationally acceptable test reports, enabling regulatory authorities to enforce quality standards more effectively.
The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) is expected to initiate the process of adding solar panels to its mandatory certification list to prevent the influx of substandard products into the local market.
The Pak-Korea facility will play a key supporting role by providing accredited test reports, thereby strengthening compliance mechanisms and enhancing consumer protection.
Industry stakeholders believe the development will help boost investor confidence, facilitate local manufacturing, and promote the export potential of Pakistan’s solar equipment sector.
The operationalization and accreditation of the lab is seen as a critical step towards improving transparency, ensuring product reliability, and aligning Pakistan’s renewable energy infrastructure with global quality benchmarks.
