EU solar glass standards

4 FAQs about [EU solar glass standards]

When will solar installations be mandatory in Europe?

On March 12, 2024, European legislators acceded to the EU Solar Standard in the European Parliament within the European Performance of Buildings Directive. As per the standard, solar installations on buildings will now be mandatory across the European Union.

What does the new EU solar law mean for buildings?

The new law is set to require solar installations on buildings across the European Union. This means that solar installations must be integrated into building works, and public bodies must retroactively install PV on their buildings, entering into force gradually from 2026.

What is the EU solar standard?

From 2026, the EU Solar Standard will require solar rooftop installations across a significant proportion of Europe’s building stock. The EU Solar Standard puts the power in citizens’ hands and will enshrine the energy transition into the places where we sleep, work, and live.

What is the European performance of buildings standard?

The standard forms part of the European Performance of Buildings Directive, which was provisionally agreed upon in December. The directive was formally approved by MEPs on Monday, with 370 votes to 199 plus 46 abstentions, and will now have to be formally endorsed by the Council of Ministers to become law.

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