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EPBD recast - Unlocking the potential of rooftops for clean solar energy
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EPBD recast - Unlocking the potential of rooftops for clean solar energy
The EU's Solar Rooftop Standard, a part of the EPBD, aims to install 150-200 GW of solar rooftop, mandating solar readiness in new non-residential buildings by 2027, and extending to all new residential structures by 2030.
Luca Papapietro
The European Union's Solar Rooftop Standard, part of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, could prompt the installation of 150-200 GW of rooftop photovoltaics, powering around 56 million European homes.
The directive mandates new buildings to be solar-ready, aiming for widespread solar adoption. By 2027, it will apply to new non-residential and public buildings, extending to new residential structures by 2030.
This move towards solar integration, according to Jan Osenberg, Senior Policy Advisor at SolarPower Europe, offers opportunities for cost savings, grid support, and local employment.
