AIKO’s all-black BC residential BC modules are meeting PPE2 V2 low-carbon standards
The embedded carbon footprint for these modules is limited to 530 kg CO₂e
The entire supply chain, covering polysilicon sourcing, manufacturing stages, and the end modules, is documented, which is traceable and auditable
AIKO, one of the leading companies in BC technology, has announced that its all-black modules are now certified according to France’s PPE2 V2 carbon standard.
Introduced in September 2025, the regulation covers product carbon footprint, PV material, and supply chain traceability. Characterized as ‘stringent’ assessment methodology by AIKO, the regulation mandates that a PV module’s embedded carbon footprint should be within 530 kilogram equivalent of carbon dioxide (kg CO₂e) values. It demands manufacturers to decarbonize from polysilicon to finished modules, covering the entire supply chain.
On the PV material side, each module should limit silver (Ag) consumption within <14 mg/W. Apart from the costly Ag, environmentally toxic heavy metals, such as lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd), should be restricted to levels <0.1% and <0.01%, respectively. In addition, the documentation of the whole supply chain, including the origin of polysilicon sourcing, the manufacturing chain, and the respective production sites, should be controlled with 1-year certificates. These should also be auditable by in-house or third-party vendors.
Having met these criteria, the company noted that its AlKO-A-MCE60Db and AIKO-A-MCE54Db series all-black residential modules are registered in the French Certisolis Registry of Products. This makes them eligible for the country’s VAT rebate. According to the PPE2 V2 regulation, using these modules will make a residential project eligible for 5.5% VAT rather than the standard 20% rate for up to 9 kW.
