JA Solar’s ITS Low Carbon PV module features up to 50% mix of low-carbon FBR polysilicon
It has up to 40% lower carbon footprint compared to its conventional counterpart
Its claimed carbon footprint figure is backed by independent 3rd party experts, aligned with ISO 14067
Although a PV module is a source of clean energy, it carries an embedded carbon footprint due to carbon emissions generated throughout its production stages, from polysilicon manufacturing to final module assembly. There is a growing demand for low-carbon PV modules from sustainability-conscious consumers in Europe. In response, several PV manufacturers are introducing low-carbon PV modules for the European market.
During a one-on-one conversation with Shravan Chunduri, Head of Technology at TaiyangNews, Dylan Middleton, ESG Manager – Sustainability and Supply Chain at JA Solar, briefly described the company’s latest ITS Low-Carbon PV module at Intersolar Europe 2025.
To address the high carbon emissions associated with the polysilicon production stage – the largest contributor within the PV value chain – this low-carbon module incorporates PV cells made with up to 50% low-carbon fluidized bed reactor (FBR) polysilicon, according to Middleton. Unlike the batch-based Siemens method, FBR technology involves a more continuous process and operates at a nominal temperature of 700°C, significantly lower than the 1,100°C required by its counterpart. Middleton claims that this low-carbon module has a carbon footprint that is up to 40% lower than traditional alternatives.
In addition, by leveraging JA Solar’s vertically integrated PV manufacturing capabilities, the company maintains control over the entire production process, from ingot casting and wafer slicing to solar cell manufacturing and module assembly. This integration supports supply chain traceability, improves procurement efficiency, strengthens quality control, and fosters product innovation.
Middleton emphasized that the company’s claim of up to 40% lower carbon footprint, adhering to ISO 14067 – the international technical standard that provides requirements and guidelines for quantifying and reporting a product’s carbon footprint – has been verified by independent 3rd party experts.
In addition, JA Solar emphasizes recyclability throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring full transparency at each stage. These low-carbon modules are available across JA Solar’s diverse product portfolio, he added.
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