The Solar Keymark

The main quality label for solar thermal

The Solar Keymark was created to certify solar thermal products of high quality at European level. The aim is to reduce trade barriers and promote the use of high quality solar thermal products in the European market and beyond.

The Solar Keymark is a voluntary third-party certification mark for solar thermal products, demonstrating to end-users that a product conforms to the relevant European standards and fulfils additional requirements. The Solar Keymark is used in Europe and increasingly recognized worldwide.

More information on Solar Keymark Certification.

The Solar Keymark is a CEN/CENELEC European mark scheme, dedicated to:

• Solar thermal collectors (based on European standard series EN 12975)
• Factory made solar thermal systems (based on European standard series EN12976

More information on European Standards.

The Solar Keymark was developed by the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) and CEN (European Committee for Standardisation) in close co-operation with leading European test labs and with the support of the European Commission.

More information on the History of the Solar Keymark.

Information about the Keymark certification available from

www.cen.eu/cen/Certification/Keymark

Benefits of the Solar Keymark

What are the benefits of the SK for manufacturers

• simpler testing procedure
• one test valid for all European countries
• freedom of choice amongst the accredited test labs
• easier introduction of new products in different European countries
• simplified procedures for replacing components in certified products

What are the benefits of the SK for consumers

• high quality products  
• guarantee that the product sold is identical to the tested product
• confirmation that products are FULLY  tested according to the relevant standards
• eligibility for subsidies

Check here the benefits for Public Authorities, Test Labs or Certification Bodies.