The two EPDs approaching the December 21, 2026 cutoff
Risen Energy Co., Ltd. has two declarations slated to expire on December 21, 2026. They are linked below so teams can check scope and declared unit details.
- Risen Energy 210 Series Bifacial Dual‑glass Monocrystalline Photovoltaic Modules, registration S‑P‑04781. Expires December 21, 2026. (EPD International page) (EPD International, 2023)
- Risen Energy 210 Series Single‑glass Monocrystalline Photovoltaic Modules, registration S‑P‑04780. Expires December 21, 2026. (EPD International page) (EPD International, 2023)
Are replacements already live for the same products?
Yes, coverage for the 210 Series continues via separate, still‑current declarations that extend beyond the December date, though only briefly. In practice that gives project teams a little breathing room rather than a cliff. Risen also has newer product‑specific EPDs live for other module families, including a 132 and 110 cell HJT line that remains current well into the next cycle (HJT module EPD). The HJT family’s declaration was issued in 2025 and remains valid under the International EPD System A2 ruleset (EPD International, 2025).
What specifiers should expect this winter
There is unlikely to be an immediate data blackout the week of December 21 for the 210 Series because another declaration is still in play. The bigger risk is a short window where that backup also nears its own end, which can trip up submittals that insist on a current product‑specific EPD at time of award. Teams should treat this like a season finale cliffhanger and plan renewals before the holiday freeze.
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If a gap appears, likely substitutions with current EPDs
Specifiers who must keep EPD coverage active will look to modules with fresh declarations.
- Jinko Solar JKMxxxN‑66HL4M‑BDV family, current through 2030. (International EPD System, 2025)
- LONGi LR8‑66HYD TOPCon module, current through late 2030. (International EPD System, 2025)
- Tongwei N‑type half‑piece double‑glass module, current through 2030. (International EPD System, 2025)
These are not endorsements, just realistic options a project team might pivot to when an EPD lapses during procurement.
Program operator and PCR context
Risen’s expiring declarations reference the legacy International EPD System electricity PCR that many PV manufacturers used for early EN 15804 work. Most new PV module declarations now cite the EN 15804 A2 framework with the c‑PCR for photovoltaic modules, which aligns better with current comparability expectations. A great LCA partner will map the competitive PCR mix first, then recommend the rulebook that keeps comparisons fair and keeps reviewers happy.
Renewal timing that keeps you on every short list
Rally the data owners now so a renewal can publish well before year end. The fastest path is a crisp data pull from the last full reference year, clear site boundaries, and one decision on program operator up front. That shaves weeks of pin‑pong off the timeline and avoids rework when reviewers ask for clarifications.
Where to double‑check listings
- Risen corporate site for product and ESG updates: https://en.risen.com/
- Risen module EPDs at the International EPD System: S‑P‑04781 and S‑P‑04780 linked above
- EPD Directory overview that also surfaces Risen module declarations and statuses: EPD Directory listing
The commercial takeaway
If you sell PV modules, the cost of a timely renewal is usually dwarfed by the revenue secured when your product stays selectable on EPD‑required projects. Letting a declaration lapse nudges buyers to reach for a current alternative with no extra meetings. That is avoidable. Set the renewal plan now and keep the spec from wobbling, even when calendars get, well, messy.
