Together with the Easy Roof mounting system from French manufacturer IRFTS, Innotech Solar's (ITS) modules have been awarded an all-important ETN certification.
In France, solar installations comprising such certified product combinations are classed as building-integrated systems and command higher feed-in tariffs of up to 0.29/kWh versus 0.07/kWh. In addition, insurance companies are far more accepting of PV installations with certified components.
The excellent carbon footprint of ITS modules further boosts the prospects of solar project proposals in French public tenders.
"We are delighted the European module manufacturer Innotech Solar has opted to use our mounting system and we were able to jointly obtain ETN certification," said Lionel Doudaine, export sales manager at IRFTS. "ITS modules are innovative thanks to their particularly eco-friendly production method, which results in an outstanding carbon footprint.
"Our Easy Roof mounting system is innovative because it is exceptionally versatile and easy to install so the two products complement one another."
In French calls for tender, the green credentials of modules account for one third of the weighting in the selection process, and ITS modules have a carbon footprint around 50% smaller than conventional modules.
While over 870 kg of CO2 is emitted per kWp of plant power when manufacturing conventional crystalline modules, CO2 emissions total just 388 kg/kWp for the 250 kWp EcoPlus module from Innotech Solar.
After only four months in operation, ITS modules save the same quantity of CO2 as is used to manufacture them.
"France is one of Europes biggest PV markets, and two of the market segments are particularly important: firstly large solar projects requiring tenders and secondly smaller installations where roof integration, design and European component manufacture are decisive factors for many clients," said Emanuele Paese, head of sales and marketing, Europe at Innotech Solar.
"Thanks to the ETN certification, the excellent carbon footprint and the fact we manufacture in Europe, there is enormous demand for our modules in both segments."
