The Indian government is developing a nationwide Solar Spare Parts Authenticity System (SSPA-2026) that will allow consumers and installers to instantly verify whether inverter, panel, and battery spare parts are genuine or counterfeit. Sources aware of the project told SolSetu that the system is being designed to eliminate duplicate components that often cause performance loss and safety hazards in rooftop solar systems.

The new digital framework comes at a time when unapproved spare parts and cloned components are increasingly entering the Indian solar aftermarket, creating major reliability and safety concerns.

What the SSPA-2026 Aims to Solve

In recent years, multiple issues have emerged:

• Fake MC4 connectors sold as branded originals
• Non-BIS DC cables used in rooftop systems
• Low-grade inverter cards passed off as OEM parts
• Duplicate SPD and earthing kits
• Counterfeit panel junction boxes

These components often fail prematurely, spark safety incidents, or void OEM warranties entirely.

How the Solar Spare Parts Authenticity System Will Work

According to draft details, the SSPA-2026 platform may include:

• QR-based authenticity verification for every spare part
• Serial number matching with OEM manufacturing records
• Supply-chain traceability for imported components
• Installer-level reporting for replaced parts
• Real-time alerts for counterfeit detection
• A national blacklist of duplicate component suppliers

The data will be shared with DISCOMs, OEMs, and accredited installers to maintain transparency.

Benefits for Consumers

The authenticity system is expected to help households and businesses:

• Ensure their rooftop solar system runs on genuine parts
• Avoid premature failures caused by counterfeit materials
• Protect long-term warranties
• Reduce the risk of electrical hazards
• Maintain high generation efficiency

Experts believe this reform will significantly improve the quality of aftermarket support in solar rooftop systems.

Launch Timeline

The government is expected to begin pilot testing in mid-2026 across high-adoption states:

• Gujarat
• Maharashtra
• Karnataka
• Rajasthan
• Tamil Nadu

A nationwide launch may follow by late 2026.

SolSetu will continue reporting as the SSPA-2026 architecture moves toward completion.