Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 14:38 .

Dr. Giorgio Bardizza Discusses Eco-Design and Energy Labeling for PV Products at Tufrainal Presentation

Dr. Giorgio Bardizza from TÜV Rheinland discusses the importance of eco-design and energy labels for PV products, particularly focusing on the significance of rating models based on real-world energy yield rather than standard test conditions. This approach offers a more accurate representation since standard conditions rarely occur in actual applications. TÜV Rheinland has developed its procedure to prepare such labels by performing both outdoor and indoor measurements on samples provided by clients, calculating performance ratios, and generating detailed reports. Dr. Bardizza also highlights ongoing regulatory developments within the European Commission aimed at integrating eco-design principles into PV product ratings. The proposed regulations will assess modules based on material durability, long-term degradation rates, repairability, recyclability, and manufacturing carbon footprint. There is specific focus on defining methods to measure long-term degradation effectively. The draft regulation includes default yearly degradation values for crystalline silicon (0.5%) and thin film modules (1%), with alternative methodologies requiring extensive data collection over multiple years and locations. A preliminary version of this new energy label system categorizes modules across several classes using three reference climates as described in IEC standards.

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Speaker

Dr. Giorgio Bardizza
Global Manager Solar PV
TÜV Rheinland
Germany

Talk of session: Solar & Sustainability: All About ESG Considerations & Transparency along the Solar Supply Chain

As investors focus more on ESG criteria in the solar supply chain, the industry aims to enhance transparency, traceability, and reduce carbon footprint. This comes at a time of significant legislative change in Europe, with market access rules and the promotion of improved sustainability practices on the horizon.

This session will discuss:

• How ESG considerations are impacting developers' procurement decisions
• How solar manufacturers along the solar supply chain are addressing ESG concerns
• Legislative requirements and industry efforts to increase transparency and sustainability performance
• Processes for certifying solar products with low embodied carbon

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Guido Agostinelli
Solar Sector Head
IFC - International Finance Corporation
USA

To Talk

Transparency for a Sustainable Supply Chain

Speaker

Laurene Gusse
Deputy Head of Quality & Procurement
ENGIE Renewables

To Talk

The Road Towards 100% Renewable Powered PV Manufacturing

Speaker

Lin Sun
Head of Sustainability Development
JinkoSolar
China

To Talk

Providing Transparency Along the Value Chain in the Context of Forced Labor and CSDDD EU Regulations

Speaker

Alexia Ruvoletto
Head of Secretariat
The Solar Stewardship Initiative
Belgium

To Talk

Panel: How to Ensure Truly ESG-Compatible Solar Products in Europe

Speaker

To Talk