The EU plans to include photovoltaic O&M equipment in the EPR system, with cleaning robots, intelligent cleaning vehicles and other equipment potentially subject to registration and recycling responsibilities from 2027. This article explains the proposal’s impact, changes in EU procurement and corporate compliance responses, helping manufacturers and exporters prepare in advance.

New requirements are emerging in Southeast Asian solar PV O&M tenders, with Thailand and Vietnam conducting centralized procurement of intelligent cleaning equipment. Bilingual interfaces, 24-hour after-sales service, and local warehousing and distribution have become key entry barriers. This article analyzes changes in procurement preferences and opportunities for companies in bidding, delivery, and service deployment.

Delivery time for PV cleaning equipment guide rails has been reduced to 8 weeks. The accelerated replacement of imported guide rails with IP66-rated weather-resistant domestic alternatives has reduced reliance on imports to 12%, with a yield rate of 99.2%. This article analyzes the practical impact of shorter lead times on manufacturing, exports, procurement, and price locking for overseas Q3 orders, helping you secure greater supply chain certainty.

India’s new BIS regulations tighten import certification requirements for PV cleaning equipment, which must comply with IS 16982:2026 requirements from October 1, 2026. This article explains key changes involving IP67, battery thermal runaway, OTA audits, and more, helping exporters and supply chains prepare for compliance and delivery in advance.