THE WORLD'S FIRST CIRCULARITY CERTIFICATION FOR SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS

What is CPVA Certified?

CPVA Certified is a circularity certification program designed specifically for solar energy projects. It measures a project's performance against a set of prescribed circularity standards throughout 4 key stages of the project's lifecycle: Planning, Procurement, Operations and Decommissioning.

CPVA Certified is more than a label; it’s a comprehensive framework that provides:

1. Evidence-Backed Principles and Guidelines

A detailed "how-to" guide for implementing circular economy practices in solar energy projects.
A set of rigorously developed and tested standards to ensure leading sustainability practices in solar energy projects.

2. A Trusted Quality Mark

Recognition for solar developers who meet high standards of circular economy practices.
A certification that signifies adherence to best practices in sustainable solar energy project management.

Who made CPVA Certified?

Circular PV Alliance developed CPVA Certified through a collaborative co-deign process. This included an industry working group with representatives from local government, academia, project developers, industry associations and private enterprise. The framework was further incubated through the Taronga HATCH Accelerator Program with input from sustainability and business advisors. The result is a robust framework that is both impactful and practical.

What are the benefits of CPVA Certified?

CPVA Certified helps make solar energy projects more sustainable. CPVA Certified supports project developers to better design and operate solar energy projects. It helps local government by not overwhelming local waste infrastructure with PV waste. Certification provides benefits in many ways:

1. Streamlined Approvals from Local Governments

Demonstrating high-quality waste management practices can lead to faster project approvals and enhanced relationships with regulatory bodies.

2. Attracting Impact Investors

Highlighting circular economy principles can help secure financing from investors focused on sustainability and impact investment.

3. Building Social Licence

Proactively address concerns about PV waste and demonstrate commitment to developing sustainable solar energy projects.

4. Enhancing Customer Appeal

Showcasing the sustainable, circularity principles of energy produced, appealing to environmentally conscious customers and stakeholders.

5. Translating ESG Goals into Action

Providing a tangible way to incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals into the daily management and operation of solar energy projects.

CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Setting the Standard for Solar Energy Circularity

1 Registration

Applicants fill in the online form and pay the assessment fee

2 Assessment

CPVA assesses the application and supporting documentation and recommends certification if the standards are met.

3 Third Party Review

An independent review of the assessment is completed as an 'integrity check' of the certification process

4 Certification

The applicant pays the final certification fee and is awarded CPVA Certified status for the project.

APPLICATION FORM & FEES

**COMING SOON**

CPVA Certified will be open for applications on the 3 March 2025.

CPVA CERTIFIED PROJECTS

A list of CPVA Certified projects and Assessment Report Cards is available below.

Bell Bay Solar Farm

Climate Capital