Ground breaking ceremony of 'Pak-Korea Testing Laboratory for PV-Modules and Allied Equipment" held.

ISLAMABAD -- The ground breaking ceremony of 'Pak-Korea Testing Laboratory for PV-Modules and Allied Equipment" being established by the Pakistan Council of Renewable Energy technologies (PCRET) and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) was held at a local hotel on Friday.

Federal Secretary for Science and Technology, Ghulam Muhammad Memon was chief guest on the occasion. While Ambassador of Republic of Korea, Mr. Sangpyo Suh and Director General PCRET, Dr. Syed Atta-ur-Rehman were also present on the occasion.

PCRET is establishing solar panel testing laboratory under the project titled 'Establishment of PAK-KOREA Testing Laboratory for PV Modules and Allied Equipment'.

The solar panel testing laboratory is being established under a grant-aid project from Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) amounting to 9.5 Million USD and local Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) share of Rs. 71.629 Million.

The testing laboratory is planned to achieve status of Certification Body Testing Laboratory (CBTL) in collaboration with Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA).

The testing laboratory after its completion will be the first testing laboratory of the country having CBTL status.

The KOICA will construct the testing laboratory and provide, install and commission all the required equipment for the solar panel testing.

The KOICA will also provide one year training to PCRET employees for smooth operation of the project during and after its completion. Obtaining of International certifications including IEC-61215 and...