China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) was founded on 27 June 2014 in Beijing as an industrial and non-profit social organization. Its membership is composed of enterprises, institutions, social organizations and individuals who are engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, teaching, testing, certification and standardization of PV products, equipment and related materials. It is a natioanl first level industry asssociation registered with the approval of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.