EPDs for AC Power Transformers in Europe, data guide
Planning an AC transformer EPD in Europe in 2026? Here is the full market snapshot, from who is publishing to which PCRs and program operators dominate, so you can choose the fastest, lowest‑friction path to a credible declaration and get spec’d more often without stalling your roadmap.
What counts as “AC Transformers” here
Manufacturers often publish transformer and adjacent electrical gear under broad electrical PCRs. In this market view, think AC transformers, power transformers, distribution transformers, and utility transformers, plus some control gear captured under the same umbrella. That is how specifiers will search and compare.
Five‑year snapshot, in one glance
- 85 product EPDs published in the last five years.
- 11 manufacturers participated.
- 3 program operators handled the publications.
The most recent EPD we saw in the public registry was issued on Apr 1, 2024 for 7011751‑TYMOOV 10FE/5 by Delta Dore, under Association P.E.P using “Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products”, expiring Apr 1, 2029.
EPDs issued per year
The curve peaked in 2023, then cooled in 2024. That pattern is common when a category standardizes around one PCR and manufacturers batch publish.
| Year | EPDs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 0 |
If you plan a 2026 release, you land in a quieter window, which can make your listing more visible.
Program operators used, and by whom
- Association P.E.P led the category with 73 EPDs spread across 9 manufacturers. That broad adoption signals straightforward workflows and reviewer availability for this product family.
- INIES handled 11 EPDs across 3 manufacturers. This is meaningful in French‑anchored sales, since INIES is the reference database used in RE2020 workflows.
- EPD International AB appears once, from a single manufacturer, likely a one‑off or a pilot route.
Diversity matters. A large count from one operator is useful only if multiple brands trust it. Here, Association P.E.P is not a single‑client outlier, it hosts a cross‑section of competitors.
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Manufacturers publishing the most
This category has a few heavy publishers and a long tail. Leaders by count over the last five years:
- SOMFY, 29 EPDs.
- Sika France, 17.
- Delta Dore, 12.
- SAS International Ltd., 9.
- Hager Group, 3.
Others with steady activity include SOCOMEC, Severfield plc, BDR THERMEA GROUP, and single‑EPD entries like ALPA and Tamini Trasformatori S.r.l. If you compete with these names, your sales team will feel the difference when tenders request product‑specific EPDs. Without one, evaluators must use penalties or defaults, and your bid fights uphill on price.
PCRs in play, and what that means
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. Two PCRs account for the published activity:
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products | 84 | Apr 1, 2029 |
| PCR 2019:12 Liquid immersed power transformers (>25 MVA) (1.02) | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
Most manufacturers went with the broad electrical PCR under Association P.E.P. The dedicated liquid‑immersed transformer PCR shows up only once, so if you make large power transformers and need strict comparability, ask your EPD partner to validate which PCR your buyers expect and whether a change is prudent in 2026.
A practical note on timing. Program rules typically set EPD validity at five years, which is why you see expiry waves five years after issue dates (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International, 2024). Association P.E.P follows the same five‑year window in its general instructions (Association P.E.P, 2024) (Association P.E.P, 2024).
Expiry runway through 2030
Plan renewals against your portfolio and bid calendar. Here is what is already on the books:
| Expiry year | Total EPDs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | One from the liquid‑immersed transformer PCR, two from the electrical PCR |
| 2027 | 18 | All electrical PCR |
| 2028 | 47 | The big bulge from 2023 issues, all electrical PCR |
| 2029 | 17 | Electrical PCR, with the latest on Apr 1 |
| 2030 | 0 | Clean slate so far |
If your competitive set issued heavily in 2023, their declarations will cluster in 2028. That is a renewal bottleneck. Staggering your first issue and renewal can keep you visible while others refresh.
How often do teams use an EPD consultant
Only 2 of the 85 EPDs show a third‑party EPD service provider. Most published directly with an operator. That is feasible if your team is staffed for data wrangling and cross‑site coordination. If not, an EPD consultant or service provider like Parq shortens the cycle by centralizing data collection, shepherding facility teams, and aligning to the right PCR with fewer restarts. Teams that ship on time get specified more.
The latest EPD, decoded in plain English
- Product: 7011751‑TYMOOV 10FE/5, by Delta Dore.
- Issued: Apr 1, 2024. Expires: Apr 1, 2029.
- Operator: Association P.E.P.
- PCR: Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products.
If you are issuing in 2026, use this as a template to sanity‑check scope, declared unit, and modules, then align your evidence pack before review. It sounds basic, but it saves weeks.
Notably absent manufacturers to watch
We looked for prominent European transformer makers that often appear on bid lists. As of Jan 20, 2026 we could not locate current product EPDs in the public registry for SGB‑SMIT Group, Ormazabal, or CG Power in Europe. That may mean internal LCAs exist, that publications sit under adjacent brands, or that they publish in other regions first. For competitors, this is a big oportunity to win specs while buyers search for product‑specific, verified data.
Picking the right route in 2026
There are two big levers to pull, speed and fit, and it matter. Speed comes from ruthless data collection, clear facility boundaries, and a single point of contact across plants. Fit means choosing the PCR your buyers expect, that your top competitors already use, and that will not force a risky switch near renewal. A good EPD partner will map the competitive PCR pattern, flag upcoming programme revisions, and recommend the operator that aligns with your go‑to‑market.
What to do next
- If you sell transformers into EU public projects or large private frameworks, prioritize a product‑specific EPD. It reduces default penalties in carbon accounting and keeps you in contention when sustainability targets tighten.
- If you already published under the electrical PCR in 2023, book a 2028 renewal window now. Capacity constraints are real during peak years.
- If your products fit the liquid‑immersed transformer PCR, evaluate whether moving to the dedicated rulebook boosts comparability for your buyers.
I am happy to share the up‑to‑date background data behind this article and discuss which PCR is the best fit for your next EPD. Connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I can also hop on a short call to help, free of charge. Data here reflects the global public EPD registry that most specifiers rely on, and due to loading delays the newest entries from late 2025 may not yet be visible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most commonly used program operator for AC transformer EPDs in Europe over the last five years?
Association P.E.P handled the clear majority of publications and did so across many manufacturers, which indicates broad acceptance in this category.
Which PCRs did manufacturers choose most often for AC transformer and adjacent electrical products?
Almost all EPDs used “Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products,” with a single example using “PCR 2019:12 Liquid immersed power transformers (>25 MVA) (1.02).”
When will most of the currently valid EPDs in this category expire?
A large cluster ends in 2028, consistent with five‑year validity for many program rules that followed 2023 issues (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International, 2024).
Do many manufacturers rely on EPD consultants or service providers in this category?
Only 2 of 85 EPDs show a third‑party developer, so most published directly with operators. Using an EPD service provider like Parq can shorten timelines if internal bandwidth is thin.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
