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China-to-Madagascar Solar PV Inverter Compliance Gap Matrix

AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of common China solar PV inverter documentation against Madagascar BNM conformity requirements, ORE licensing and grid-connection rules, JIRAMA utility interconnection conditions, IEC 62109-1/-2 safety evidence, IEC 62116 anti-islanding, IEC 62920 EMC, 220/380 V 50 Hz national grid settings, and off-grid / mini-grid context under ADER rural electrification — versus China GB/T 37408, NB/T 32004, and GB/T 19964 baselines.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-14 4 rows

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item Common China baseline Madagascar (BNM / ORE / JIRAMA) Gap / action Source + verification date
EMC — IEC 62920 and IEC 61000-3-2 for PV Inverters — BNM / ORE / JIRAMA Madagascar Requirements Chinese PV inverter EMC is assessed under GB/T 37408-2019 (Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverters), which includes EMC test requirements aligned with China's domestic framework, conducted at CNAS-accredited Chinese laboratories. While IEC 62920 draws on IEC 61000-series test methods that are also referenced in Chinese domestic standards, the GB/T 37408 EMC test scope and referenced limits are not harmonised with IEC 62920 and IEC 61000-3-2 as required by BNM, ORE/JIRAMA, or donor/lender procurement specifications in Madagascar. Chinese EMC certificates based solely on GB/T 37408 are not accepted as IEC 62920 or IEC 61000-3-2 compliance evidence. A notable difference from some other export markets: because Madagascar's grid voltage (220/380 V, 50 Hz) matches China's, EMC test conditions relating to grid voltage are the same — reducing (but not eliminating) the need for retesting purely on the basis of different grid voltage.GB/T 37408-2019 — 光伏并网逆变器技术要求 (Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverters) — includes EMC test requirements Madagascar's standards body BNM adopts IEC standards as the basis for national technical requirements. For electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of solar PV inverters, IEC 62920 (Photovoltaic power generating systems — EMC requirements and test methods for power conversion equipment) is the dedicated IEC EMC standard for PV power conversion equipment. IEC 61000-3-2 (Electromagnetic compatibility — Limits for harmonic current emissions for equipment with input current up to and including 16 A per phase) applies to smaller inverters and is relevant to harmonic emission limits for PV inverters connecting to the JIRAMA grid. No standalone BNM or ORE EMC Technical Regulation specifically for solar PV inverters has been publicly identified at the time of writing; EMC requirements for Madagascar PV inverter grid connection are embedded in the IEC standards framework adopted by BNM and referenced in donor/lender project specifications. For donor- and lender-financed projects, procurement specifications commonly require IEC 62920 and IEC 61000-3-2 type-test evidence from an ILAC-accredited laboratory as part of equipment technical documentation. Madagascar's grid voltage (220/380 V, 50 Hz) matches China's, so EMC test results obtained under Chinese grid conditions may be directly applicable without voltage-specific retesting — but this should be confirmed with the project engineer or JIRAMA for grid-tied installations.IEC 62920 — Photovoltaic power generating systems — EMC requirements and test methods for power conversion equipment (IEC standard adopted under BNM framework; commonly required by donor/lender procurement in Madagascar)
IEC 61000-3-2 — Electromagnetic compatibility — Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase) (IEC standard adopted under BNM framework)		 Chinese GB/T 37408 EMC testing does not satisfy Madagascar's IEC 62920 and IEC 61000-3-2 requirements as adopted by BNM and referenced by donor/lender procurement specifications. Exporters should obtain: (a) IEC 62920 EMC type-test report from an ILAC-accredited laboratory covering the specific inverter model; (b) IEC 61000-3-2 harmonic current emission test report for the model. Because Madagascar's grid voltage (220/380 V, 50 Hz) matches China's, EMC test results obtained under Chinese grid conditions are less likely to require voltage-specific retesting than for markets with different grid voltages — but confirm this with the JIRAMA engineer or donor procurement team for the specific project.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese GB/T 37408 EMC certificates do not satisfy Madagascar's IEC 62920 and IEC 61000-3-2 requirements as adopted by BNM and required by donor/lender procurement specifications. Obtain IEC 62920 and IEC 61000-3-2 type-test reports from an ILAC-accredited laboratory for the specific inverter model before project submission to ORE, JIRAMA, or donor procurement. Madagascar's grid voltage (220/380 V, 50 Hz) matches China's — confirm with the project engineer whether EMC test results from Chinese grid conditions are directly applicable or whether any retesting is required for the specific installation. Bureau des Normes de Madagascar (BNM)2026-06-14 · unverified
JIRAMA Grid-Connection Standards — Anti-Islanding (IEC 62116), IEC 61727, and 220/380 V 50 Hz Settings — with ORE Licensing Gate Chinese grid-connection evidence for PV inverters commonly includes GB/T 19964-2024 (Technical Requirements for Connecting Photovoltaic Power Station to Power System, applicable to utility-scale PV), NB/T 32004-2018 (inverter technical specifications), and domestic anti-islanding test results. Madagascar's national grid voltage (220/380 V, 50 Hz) is nominally the same as China's grid under GB/T 156, which means that firmware protection settings validated for Chinese grid conditions may not require voltage re-parameterisation for Madagascar JIRAMA grid connection — unlike export to countries with different nominal voltages (e.g. Qatar at 240/415 V). However, Chinese GB/T grid-connection certificates are not accepted as IEC-referenced compliance evidence by ORE, JIRAMA, or donor/lender procurement specifications in Madagascar. IEC 62116 anti-islanding evidence from an ILAC-accredited lab is still required.GB/T 19964-2024 — 光伏发电站接入电力系统技术规定 (Technical Requirements for Connecting Photovoltaic Power Station to Power System)
GB/T 156 — 标准电压 (Standard voltages — China: 220/380 V, 50 Hz)
NB/T 32004-2018 — 光伏并网逆变器技术规范 (Technical Specification for Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverters)		 Madagascar's national grid, operated by JIRAMA (Jiro sy Rano Malagasy), operates at 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase at 50 Hz — the modern national standard. Note: some older infrastructure and isolated networks in Madagascar historically operated at 127 V; the current national standard for new connections is 220/380 V at 50 Hz but local voltage conditions should be confirmed on a project-by-project basis. Grid-tied PV inverters connecting to JIRAMA's network must comply with JIRAMA's technical conditions for grid interconnection. IEC 61727 (Photovoltaic systems — Characteristics of the utility interface) and IEC 62116 (Utility-interconnected photovoltaic inverters — Test procedure of islanding prevention measures) are the applicable IEC standards for grid-tied PV inverter interface requirements and anti-islanding, consistent with BNM's IEC-based standards adoption. ORE (Office de Régulation de l'Electricité) licenses electricity generation projects; any grid-tied solar project above the applicable capacity threshold requires an ORE licence before JIRAMA interconnection. The ORE licensing process includes technical review of the generation equipment and connection arrangements. Utility-scale solar projects in Madagascar (such as IPP projects including the GreenYellow Ambatolampy plant) are subject to ORE concession and JIRAMA power purchase agreement requirements in addition to technical standards compliance.IEC 62116 — Utility-interconnected photovoltaic inverters — Test procedure of islanding prevention measures (IEC standard adopted under BNM framework)
IEC 61727 — Photovoltaic systems — Characteristics of the utility interface (IEC standard adopted under BNM framework)
IEC 61000-3-2 — Electromagnetic compatibility — Limits for harmonic current emissions (applicable to PV inverters with input current ≤16 A per phase)
ORE (Office de Régulation de l'Electricité) — electricity generation licensing and technical review
JIRAMA (Jiro sy Rano Malagasy) — national utility grid-connection technical conditions		 Gap: Chinese GB/T grid-connection documents do not satisfy JIRAMA/ORE IEC-referenced requirements. Exporters should prepare: (a) IEC 62116 anti-islanding test report from an ILAC-accredited laboratory; (b) IEC 61727 utility-interface compliance evidence; (c) IEC 61000-3-2 harmonic emission compliance evidence where applicable. Voltage re-parameterisation risk is lower than for many other export markets because Madagascar's nominal grid voltage (220/380 V, 50 Hz) matches China's GB/T 156 standard — but confirm actual local voltage conditions with JIRAMA or the project engineer, as some isolated networks may differ. For utility-scale projects, confirm ORE licensing requirements, capacity thresholds, and the applicable JIRAMA power purchase or grid-use agreement before finalising equipment specification.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese GB/T grid-connection certificates are not accepted as IEC-referenced compliance evidence for JIRAMA interconnection or ORE licensing in Madagascar. Obtain IEC 62116 anti-islanding and IEC 61727 utility-interface test evidence from an ILAC-accredited laboratory. Madagascar's nominal grid voltage (220/380 V, 50 Hz) matches China's, reducing firmware re-parameterisation risk — but verify actual JIRAMA local network conditions before finalising inverter settings. Confirm ORE licensing thresholds and JIRAMA technical review requirements directly with ORE and JIRAMA before project submission. ORE (Office de Régulation de l'Electricité), Madagascar2026-06-14 · unverified
ADER Off-Grid and Mini-Grid Solar — Rural Electrification Programme Requirements and Donor/Lender Quality Standards China does not have a direct equivalent to ADER or the donor-financed rural electrification programme structure in Madagascar. Chinese off-grid PV inverter quality is assessed under domestic standards frameworks not recognised by international donor procurement specifications. Chinese manufacturers seeking to supply to ADER or donor-financed programmes in Madagascar must demonstrate compliance with the applicable IEC or VeraSol/Lighting Global quality standards required by the specific programme or lender procurement rules — Chinese GB/T certificates alone do not satisfy these requirements.GB/T 37408-2019 — 光伏并网逆变器技术要求 (Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverters)
NB/T 32004-2018 — 光伏并网逆变器技术规范 (Technical Specification for Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverters)		 A large proportion of solar PV inverter deployments in Madagascar are for off-grid or mini-grid applications serving rural communities with no JIRAMA grid access, given the country's very low electrification rate (approximately 35% nationally). The Agence de Développement de l'Electrification Rurale (ADER) is the principal government agency for rural electrification and manages or oversees programmes funded by international donors and lenders including the World Bank, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the European Union, and bilateral donors. These programmes commonly specify IEC-based quality standards for inverters and PV system components. For smaller plug-and-play solar systems and solar home systems (SHS), donor and lender procurement may reference VeraSol (formerly Lighting Global) quality standards or IEC TS 62257-series standards for rural electrification. For mini-grid and community-scale solar-diesel hybrid systems, IEC 62109-1/-2 safety evidence and IEC 62116 anti-islanding (where relevant to the system design) are commonly required by donor procurement specifications. Chinese GB/T certificates alone do not satisfy these international donor/lender quality requirements.ADER (Agence de Développement de l'Electrification Rurale) — rural electrification programme requirements and technical specifications
IEC TS 62257 series — Recommendations for small renewable energy and hybrid systems for rural electrification
VeraSol / Lighting Global Quality Standards — applicable to solar home systems and small plug-and-play solar products procured by donor programmes
IEC 62109-1 / IEC 62109-2 — Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems (commonly required by donor/lender procurement for mini-grid inverters)
IEC 62116 — Utility-interconnected photovoltaic inverters — anti-islanding test procedure (applicable where mini-grid systems have grid-forming or interconnection features)		 Gap: Chinese inverters supplied to ADER rural electrification programmes or donor/lender-financed off-grid and mini-grid projects in Madagascar must meet the specific quality standards required by the applicable programme or procurement document — typically IEC 62109-1/-2, IEC 62116 (where relevant), and for smaller solar products, VeraSol/Lighting Global quality standards. Chinese GB/T certificates do not transfer to these programme requirements. Confirm the exact quality standard, testing laboratory accreditation, and certification body requirements directly with ADER, the project owner, or the donor/lender procurement team before committing product to a specific programme.[INFORMATIONAL] ADER rural electrification programmes and donor/lender-financed off-grid and mini-grid projects in Madagascar require IEC-based quality evidence — Chinese GB/T certifications alone do not satisfy these requirements. For mini-grid inverters, obtain IEC 62109-1/-2 and IEC 62116 (where applicable) type-test evidence from an ILAC-accredited laboratory. For smaller solar home systems and plug-and-play products, confirm whether VeraSol/Lighting Global quality standards apply. Verify programme-specific requirements directly with ADER or the donor/lender procurement team before committing product. ADER (Agence de Développement de l'Electrification Rurale), Madagascar2026-06-14 · unverified
IEC 62109-1 / IEC 62109-2 Safety Evidence — BNM / ORE / JIRAMA Madagascar PV Inverter Requirements China's primary voluntary standard for PV grid-connected inverter safety is GB/T 37408-2019 (Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverters), assessed by CNAS-accredited Chinese laboratories. GB/T 37408 shares conceptual safety intent with IEC 62109-1/-2 but is not harmonised with IEC 62109 and is not accepted as equivalent to IEC 62109 type-test evidence by BNM, ORE, JIRAMA, or donor/lender procurement specifications in Madagascar. NB/T 32004-2018 covers inverter technical specifications for grid-connected systems under Chinese standards; it is also not recognised as meeting Madagascar's IEC-referenced safety requirements.GB/T 37408-2019 — 光伏并网逆变器技术要求 (Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverters)
NB/T 32004-2018 — 光伏并网逆变器技术规范 (Technical Specification for Photovoltaic Grid-Connected Inverters)		 Madagascar's national standards body, the Bureau des Normes de Madagascar (BNM), adopts IEC standards as the basis for national technical standards. For solar PV inverters, IEC 62109-1 (Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems — Part 1: General requirements) and IEC 62109-2 (Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters) are the applicable safety standards. The Office de Régulation de l'Electricité (ORE) oversees electricity sector licensing and technical regulation; any grid-tied solar generation project above the regulatory capacity threshold requires an ORE licence, and inverter safety certification to IEC standards is expected as part of project technical documentation. JIRAMA (Jiro sy Rano Malagasy), the national electricity and water utility, applies technical requirements for equipment connected to its network. For donor- and lender-financed projects (which represent a significant share of Madagascar's solar sector), procurement specifications commonly reference IEC 62109-1/-2 type-test evidence from an ILAC-accredited laboratory. Note: Madagascar has very low grid electrification (approximately 35% nationally); a large proportion of solar inverter deployments are for off-grid or mini-grid applications where JIRAMA grid-connection is not required, but donor/lender quality standards still apply.IEC 62109-1 — Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems — Part 1: General requirements (adopted by BNM as basis for national standards)
IEC 62109-2 — Safety of power converters for use in photovoltaic power systems — Part 2: Particular requirements for inverters (adopted by BNM as basis for national standards)
ORE (Office de Régulation de l'Electricité) — electricity sector licensing and technical regulation framework
JIRAMA (Jiro sy Rano Malagasy) — national utility grid-connection technical requirements		 Chinese GB/T 37408 safety certification does not satisfy Madagascar's IEC 62109-1/-2 safety evidence requirement. Exporters must obtain IEC 62109-1/-2 type-test certificates from an ILAC-accredited laboratory covering the specific inverter model or product family being supplied. For donor- or lender-financed projects (World Bank, AFD, EU, bilateral donors), confirm the procurement specification's exact IEC evidence and quality-assurance requirements before shipment, as these may exceed minimum BNM/ORE regulatory thresholds. For off-grid and mini-grid projects under ADER, confirm whether the applicable programme or donor requires additional quality certifications (e.g. VeraSol/Lighting Global for smaller systems).[INFORMATIONAL] A solar PV inverter holding only Chinese GB/T 37408 certification cannot satisfy Madagascar's IEC 62109-1/-2 safety evidence requirement for ORE-licensed, JIRAMA-connected, or donor/lender-financed projects. Plan for IEC 62109-1/-2 type testing by an ILAC-accredited laboratory before submitting equipment documentation. Verify current BNM standards adoption status, ORE licensing thresholds, and JIRAMA or donor procurement requirements directly with the relevant authority or project owner before committing to a test programme. Bureau des Normes de Madagascar (BNM)2026-06-14 · unverified

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