European photovoltaic support system design

What instruments are used in a photovoltaic scenario evaluation?

This scenario evaluation considered mandatory instruments such as Eco-Design measures for photovoltaic panels and inverters, augmented by the use of the Energy Label for residential PV systems, and voluntary instruments such as Green Public Procurement Criteria.

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 photovoltaic modules and inverters be eco-design requirements?

s the policy recommendation on the introduction of eco-design requirements for photovoltaic modules and inverters in the EU. These future requirements should be based on standards, which determine the service life, energy y

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 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 building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)?

Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) can contribute to accelerate the global energy transition, producing electricity from renewable energy sources directly in the buildings. Eurac Research developed a tool to support architects and other designers in this task. BIPV towards the energy transition