European Commission hints at solar module carbon footprint standards

A consultation process examining whether legislation is required to ensure the eco credentials of panels and inverters is focusing on eco-design and energy labeling but has also made mention of the need for less carbon intensive manufacturing.Plans by the European Commission to introduce eco-design and energy labeling requirements to solar modules and inverters sold in the EU have also mentioned the possibility of regulating for carbon footprint standards. The EU executive is planning to potentially introduce regulation requiring solar modules, inverters "and systems" to be designed so as to be ...

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