The two organizations also announced that BYD, a leading Chinese technology manufacturer specializing in IT, automotive and new energy, has signed an MOU with CSA Group to provide further testing and certification services and special inspection programs across the solar energy, storage system and electric vehicle sectors.

"We congratulate BYD on achieving this certification, and we look forward to continuing to work with them and provide expanded services in renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors," said Ash Sahi, President and CEO of CSA Group. "Our global testing and certification services provide Chinese manufacturers with a comprehensive range of offerings to help them gain entry to global markets."

CSA Group issued a Certificate of Compliance for BYD’s bi-directional power converter system and a Certificate of Qualification under CSA Group Witness Manufactures Testing for Certification (WMTC) program at its Shenzhen testing facility, and also conducted a Special Inspection of BYD’s Energy Storage System.

CSA Group began cooperating with BYD on PV module testing and certification in 2013. Today’s announcement broadens that relationship; CSA Group will provide additional testing and certification services to BYD across the solar energy, storage system and electric vehicle sectors.