Solar central to European building rules

The European Union’s revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which came into force in spring 2024, lends substantial support to solar on building structures. Andreas Walstad asks whether this is sufficient to trigger a widespread revamp of Europe’s aging, energy-inefficient building stock.

Issue 11 – 2024 | Turning the corner

New buildings with energy-efficient designs and integrated PV could help EU member states meet targets for reduced energy consumption from buildings, as outlined in the EPBD.

Photo: Kameleon Solar

Stay informed

pv magazine is the leading trade media platform covering the global solar photovoltaics industry. Log in or purchase a digital or print version of this issue to read this article in full.
Purchase a Subscription
Lost Password?