EcoDesign & Energy labelling
ESMC
In order to create a favorable political environment and support the PV manufacturing industry in Europe, the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) initiated a working group on EcoDesign and Energy Labelling.
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EcoDesign
Working Group
As the European Commission is considering introducing environmental policies for PV and other markets, ESMC promotes a specific position aiming at mandatory policies rather than voluntary schemes, with a preference for a strong EcoDesign scheme. The inclusion of CO2-footprint, in addition to other environmental requirements, is a key success for ESMC, and we actively follow the development, both in an internal working group and in collaboration with partner organizations.
The work of the Joint Mission Group is structured in 4 working groups:
- WG I – EcoDesign PV Modules
- WG II – EcoDesign Inverters
- WG III – Energy Label
- WG IV – Sustainability Criteria
The concrete objective of this Joint Mission Group was to produce an Expert Input Paper with a common position towards the European Commission in the initiative of setting up sustainable product policy instruments (criteria development of the EC policies). This paper was issued in march 2021, see below.
Working group publications
March 2021
Expert input paper – EcoDesign and energy labelling for photovoltaic modules, inverters and systems in the EU

Carsten Rohr
ESMC Co-chair
For more information or details about the WG- Eco-design and Policy mapping:
Other deliveries from this working group
2022
Industry statement: Signed letter for harmonised green public procurement rules for solar PV products
2022
ESMC Questionnaire Answers – Public consultation on potential measures for regulating the photovoltaic (PV) modules, inverters, and systems
2022
Feedback for the Consultation Forum Meeting on potential Ecodesign and Energy labelling
requirements for photovoltaic modules, inverters and systems
2022