Energy Efficiency Policy for Ultra High-Definition Televisions

This policy defines the energy consumption standards, star rating, and labeling requirements for ultra-high definition televisions with a native resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 (4K), including Liquid Crystal Displays with Light Emitting Diode backlighting, Organic Light Emitting Diode displays, Quantum dot Light Emitting Diode displays, Micro-Light Emitting Diode displays. It excludes televisions that include a non-removable main battery and computer monitors. 

The standard specifies that ultra-high definition televisions must:

(a) meet the compliance requirement of Standby Passive Mode Power Consumption and Peak Luminance Ratio as specified in IEC 62087-3, 2015, Edition 1.0 (with all amendment as on date);

(b) meet the standby power consumption requirements of Ultra-High Definition television specified as follows :- Standby Passive Power Consumption shall be S 0.5 watts;

(c) meet the compliance requirements of safety as specified in Indian Standard IS 616: 2017/IEC 60065:2014 Edition 8.0 (with all amendment as on date); and

(d) meet the Annual Energy Consumption using the ON mode and standby active low mode based on an average hour of watching TV a day and multiplied by 365 days a year. 

This policy will enter into effect on July 1, 2023.