Makati City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and UL Standards and Engagement (ULSE) held a joint conference aimed at advancing national safety and fire protection in the rapidly growing photovoltaics and energy storage systems sector.

Themed “Promoting Standards in Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems to Enhance Safety and Fire Protection,” the conference convened standards experts, industry leaders, engineers, fire safety professionals, and local industry practitioners. It proactively addressed challenges and unlocked opportunities within the Philippines’ renewable energy landscape.

“The outcomes from this collective effort will be instrumental as we develop the necessary standards to support the entire solar energy value chain. This will foster collaboration on conformity assessment as we ensure the safety and quality of products and systems entering our market,” said DTI Fair Trade Group Asst. Secretary Atty. Agaton Teodoro Uvero during his opening address.

The conference featured insightful panel sessions covering critical topics such as standardization of solar photovoltaics, energy storage systems safety standards, Philippine Electrical and Fire Codes and Regulations, and the National Renewable Energy Program. Local industry practitioners shared their knowledge and firsthand experiences that enriched the discourse.

This conference builds upon the DTI-Bureau of Philippine Standards (BPS) and ULSE’s collaboration agreement established on September 2020, which has spurred several joint activities and bilateral meetings that accelerated the development of Philippine National Standards.

For more updates and information on standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures, visit the BPS website https://bps.dti.gov.ph/ or send inquiries through the 1BPS Portal. ♦

Date of release: 03 October 2024

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