Review of PV Sustainability Standards 2025: IEA PVPS Task 12: PV Sustainability

This report provides a detailed review of sustainability standards for the PV sector, mapping the current landscape of regulatory and voluntary frameworks that influence the industry's environmental and social performance. According to the report's findings, while sustainability standards for PV are evolving rapidly, significant gaps remain - particularly in end-of-life management and the inclusion of robust social criteria. The analysis also notes a wide disparity in maturity, from long-standing EU regulations to emerging ecolabels with limited uptake. "This report brings much-needed clarity to the fragmented landscape of PV sustainability standards, highlighting both gaps and opportunities to guide the industry forward," says Nieves Espinosa, co-author of the report.