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European inverters for resilient PV projects
When European value added counts
With the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), the origin of components in photovoltaic projects is becoming increasingly important. In addition to price, performance and efficiency, resilience, sustainability and the origin of key PV components may increasingly be taken into account in public procurement and tenders.
For project developers, installers and operators, this means that the choice of inverter may in future be relevant not only from a technical perspective, but also in terms of meeting tender and resilience criteria.
KOSTAL develops and manufactures inverters in Europe
KOSTAL thus provides a strong foundation for PV projects in which European value creation, security of supply and resilient supply chains play a key role.
Are you planning a PV project with specific requirements regarding origin and resilience? Talk to us about your project’s requirements.
Are you planning a solar project with specific requirements regarding energy origin and resilience? Please
contact us to discuss your project’s requirements.
Head of Sales for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH
), Hans-Bernd Wiesener
Mobile: +49 172 8556959
Email: h.wiesener@kostal.com
Head of Sales for Europe
, Lars Brinkmeyer
Mobile: +49 163 9160186
Email: l.brinkmeyer@kostal.com
What does the NZIA mean for photovoltaics?
The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) is intended to strengthen the industrial base for climate-neutral technologies in Europe and reduce dependence on individual third countries.
Photovoltaics is one of the net-zero technologies covered by the NZIA.
In the context of relevant public procurement and funding schemes, so-called ‘non-price criteria’ may increasingly become relevant alongside traditional criteria. These include, in particular, requirements relating to:
- supply chain resilience
- the origin of key components
- environmental sustainability
- social standards
- security of supply
This means that, in future, the lowest price will no longer be the sole deciding factor in certain PV tenders.
Why is the inverter important?
A PV system consists of numerous components. The resilience of the European solar industry therefore depends on more than just where the solar module is manufactured.
The PV inverter is also one of the key components of a photovoltaic system.
When planning such projects, questions such as the following may therefore become relevant:
- Where is the inverter manufactured?
- How resilient is its supply chain?
- What proofs of origin and production are available?
- To what extent is the project dependent on specific third countries?
For project developers and operators, the selection of suitable components is thus increasingly becoming part of a strategic procurement decision.
KOSTAL: Inverters manufactured in Europe
KOSTAL specialises in the development and manufacture of power electronics in Europe. For PV projects, KOSTAL combines state-of-the-art inverter technology with the advantages of a European manufacturer.
- European value creation: European production ensures close integration between development, manufacturing, quality management and the market
- Resilience: A stronger European industrial base reduces strategic dependencies and supports resilient supply chains
- Quality and safety: KOSTAL combines many years’ experience in power electronics with high standards of product quality, reliability and safety
- Long-term partnership: From planning through to installation and operation, KOSTAL supports installers and project partners throughout the entire lifecycle of the system
Planning NZIA-compliant PV projects
The specific applicability of NZIA criteria depends on the project, funding programme and tendering procedure in question.
In tendering processes, specific evidence regarding origin, production or the supply chain may be required. Project developers and bidders should take these requirements into account right from the stage of selecting system components.
KOSTAL supports partners in selecting suitable inverter solutions for their PV projects and in providing available product and manufacturer information for project planning.
European PV production boosts security of supply
The expansion of photovoltaics in Europe is simultaneously increasing the importance of resilient supply chains. A high-performing European solar industry can help to
- maintain technological expertise in Europe,
- reduce dependence on individual supplier countries,
- enhance security of supply,
- strengthen European value creation and
- support investment in European production capacity.
The decision to opt for a European inverter is therefore more than just a product choice.
It can form part of a long-term strategy for a resilient European energy supply.
Are you planning a solar PV tender or a subsidised solar PV project?
Requirements relating to NZIA, resilience, origin and non-price criteria may vary depending on the tender and funding scheme.
You should therefore check at an early stage which requirements apply to your project and what evidence is required for the components used.
Discuss your project with KOSTAL.
Together, we will assess which KOSTAL inverter solution best suits your technical and project-specific requirements.
Head of Sales for
Germany, Austria and Switzerland Hans-Bernd Wiesener
Mobile: +49 172 8556959
Email: h.wiesener@kostal.com
Head of Sales for Europe
Lars Brinkmeyer
Mobile: +49 163 9160186
Email: l.brinkmeyer@kostal.com
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