European photovoltaic support design standards

How does the EU support the European solar PV manufacturing sector?

Over the last years, the EU has taken initiatives to strengthen its support to the European solar PV manufacturing sector, which includes several globally competitive companies in several steps of the value chain.

Are there any EU GPP criteria for solar photovoltaic products?

2.5.1. Existing GPP criteria sets used in the EU. There is not currently an EU GPP criteria set for the solar photovoltaic product group. An EU criteria set for green electricity was published in 2012 by DG Environment 14.

Should PV modules have an EU Ecolabel?

There has been an industry consortium proposal for an EU Ecolabel for PV modules. This suggests that there are potential verifiers and some manufacturers interested and ready to bring products forward for labelling.

What is the average irradiation yield of photovoltaic modules in Europe?

This is the annual average yield of optimally oriented modules in Europe, weighted according to the cumulative installed photovoltaic power when excluding degradation effects (Wyss et al., 2015). Frischknecht et al. (2015) use an irradiation of 1700 kWh/m2/yr, representative for Southern European (Mediterranean) conditions.

How will the Recast Directive affect the EU solar photovoltaic market?

Table 1 summarises the findings of the review with the identification of the potential short to medium term influences on the EU solar photovoltaic market. The proposed recast Directive will support self-consumption and storage by simplifying permitting and removing restrictions.

Should green public procurement criteria be included in tenders for solar PV installations?

Further examples of the inclusion of Green Public Procurement criteria in calls for tender for solar PV installations are requested. MEErP concept: analysis of the direct and indirect impacts of an Energy related Product (ErP) on associated energy systems.