Photovoltaic panels: new rules for assessment of the carbon footprint

JRC scientists have put forward a set of rules for calculating the carbon footprint of photovoltaic (PV) modules. The proposal will inform the debate on setting Ecodesign requirements for PV panels and reduce emissions along their value chain.

Publication date: 7 July 2025

Author: Joint Research Centre

JRC portfolios 2025-27:  Sustainable materials and products

For more information: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-updates/photovoltaic-panels-new-rules-assessment-carbon-footprint-2025-07-07_en