Grid Connect Approved Photovoltaic Service Providers Scheme (APVSP)
To help develop a quality based PV industry, the MBIPV
Project together with Malaysian PV Industry Association
(MPIA) is introducing an Approved PV Service Provider (APVSP)
scheme. Only APVSP will be eligible to design and
install grid connected BIPV systems for the MBIPV funded
projects.
The objectives of APVSP scheme are:
· to ensure Malaysia has a pool of quality local PV service Providers;
· to ensure quality design and installation of grid-connected PV
systems;
· to ensure customer satisfaction of grid-connected PV systems;
· to facilitate the use of pre-approved quality PV products and
components
The
conditions for APVSP are as follows:
· Only companies can apply, an individual person is not eligible to be
an APVSP.
· The company must be a member of the (MPIA). At least one member or
staff must be certified with an approved and ISP accredited “Design and Installation of
Grid-connected PV Training”.
· The company must have prior experience in the design, supply and
installation of BIPV power systems. If not, the company will have to work under a provisional approval
valid for a calendar year. During this period, the
company is required to engage the services of a Consultant from the
panel approved by MPIA to audit the design and
installation of the company’s first grid-connected PV project.
· The company shall be financially sound
· The company shall have workers insurances and public liability
insurance.
· The company shall agree to follow the APVSP Industry Best Practice
Guidelines
· The company shall agree to abide by the APVSP Code of Conduct.
The APVSP will be effective from 1st June 2008
and APVSP willbe administered by MPIA. APVSP is
valid for one-year, the fee for new application
is RM100 and renewal fee is RM50 per company. For
more information on APVSP, please contact
administrator for APVSP, Ms Aznura Annuar at
(03) 78809499 or email to aznura@mpia.org.my
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