EPDs for Lighting Controls in Europe, the data-based guide
Planning an EPD for lighting controls in 2026. Here is the full market snapshot you can act on today, from who is publishing to which PCRs dominate and when renewals will hit. We cover networked lighting controls, dimmers, sensors, gateways, and related control gear that specifiers search for across Europe.
What this guide covers
We group “lighting controls” as the products that tell luminaires what to do. Think networked lighting controls, standalone dimmers, wall switches, occupancy and daylight sensors, control modules and gateways, and control-capable drivers that ship with clear control functions.
Europe’s 5 year picture at a glance
Seventy five product specific EPDs for lighting controls were published and remain valid across Europe over the last five calendar years. These came from six manufacturers through three program operators and three distinct PCRs. The latest filing we see is from Nov 6, 2025.
Who is publishing, and how concentrated is it
Manufacturers with current EPDs in this category are ABB S.p.A. with 6, Hager Group with 2, SAS International with 6, SOMFY with 44, Siemens with 1, and Signify N.V. with 16. SOMFY’s share is the headline, it signals a clear play to remove specification friction for controls in shading and integrated building automation. Signify’s controls line is also active with a steady cadence.
If you are planning your first declaration, this concentration means a well targeted EPD can put you beside the short list that specifiers actually compare. You do not need dozens to move the needle, you need one for the hero line and tight coverage for the high volume variants.
Program operators used in Europe for lighting controls
Association P.E.P hosts 58 EPDs across five manufacturers. That shows genuine diversity and wide acceptance among electrical product makers in Europe. EPD Hub hosts 16 EPDs across one manufacturer. INIES hosts 1 EPD across one manufacturer. If you want maximum peer comparability with competitors already on the job, Association P.E.P is currently the most common home for this category.
PCR choices that set the rules
Two PCR families drive nearly all declarations we see.
- Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products is the workhorse used for 59 EPDs. It aligns neatly with control devices and accessories in building projects.
- EN 50693:2019 for electronic and electrical products underpins 16 EPDs. It is well suited for controls with more pronounced electronics content, like drivers and smart modules.
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PCR summary and expiries
| PCR | EPDs using it | Latest expiry seen |
|---|---|---|
| Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products | 59 | May 1, 2030 |
| EN 50693:2019 Product category rules for LCAs of electronic and electrical products and systems | 16 | Nov 6, 2030 |
How to read this. Both options are proven for lighting control portfolios in Europe. If you want closer apples to apples benchmarking against competitors entrenched in electrical catalogues, the Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R PCR tracks the pack. If your product is a smart control module or driver with firmware centric features, EN 50693 can be a clean fit. When choosing, also look at program operator preferences inside your buyer’s markets and the verification pathways they accept.
Renewal horizon you can plan around
Here is when currently valid EPDs are set to expire, which translates into your competitive windows for refresh and new product coverage.
2026 shows 6 expiries, all under the Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R PCR, clustering from Nov 2 to Dec 24. 2027 is the heavy year with 25 expiries under the same PCR, earliest Feb 8 and latest Sep 1. 2028 has 13 expiries, 2029 has 10. 2030 has 21 expiries split between EN 50693 with 16 from Jul 31 to Nov 6 and the Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R PCR with 5 from Jan 1 to May 1. If your competitor’s hero control SKU is due in 2027, your new EPD published in late 2026 can sit uncontested for months.
Issuance trend, year by year
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 21 |
The spike in 2022 suggests early movers locking in broad coverage, followed by a steady drumbeat in 2025 that likely maps to networked lighting controls projects and code driven specifications. If you sat out 2023 and 2024, you are not late. You are just in time to draft behind the leaders with sharper data and cleaner comparability.
The latest EPD to watch
Philips Xitanium 40W/m 0.7 to 1.05 A 42 V DS I HE230V was issued Nov 6, 2025 by Signify N.V., verified and published with EPD Hub, under EN 50693. It is valid to Nov 6, 2030. This shows active use of the electronics centric rule set for control gear and drivers that sit at the heart of smart lighting.
How often do manufacturers bring in an EPD consultant
Forty of the seventy five valid EPDs in lighting controls were developed with a third party service provider. That is 53 percent of the category. It reflects the reality that internal teams prefer to keep engineers focused on product and compliance while a specialist handles the data wrangling, modeling, and verification. If you want white glove delivery with ruthless efficiency in data collection, an EPD service provider like Parq can shorten time to a publishable, trustworthy EPD without pulling your R&D off the line.
Notably absent or underrepresented names in lighting controls
We scanned the public registry for large control brands active in Europe. Schneider Electric and Legrand have many EPDs, mostly for electrical distribution and accessories, yet we did not find current EPDs clearly labeled for lighting controls in Europe in the last five years. We also did not find current EPDs for Helvar, Lutron, Zumtobel or Tridonic in this specific controls category. Some may list related content under adjacent categories or under product families that mask “lighting controls” in their titles. If you are at one of these organistions, this is an opportunity to meet specifiers where they search.
Operator and PCR fit, a simple playbook
Pick the operator where your direct competitors already publish, since project teams compare within operator ecosystems. Match their PCR unless your product architecture makes the electronics centric EN 50693 a better technical fit. Sequence your first EPD for the control family that sells most into projects that already ask for product specific EPDs, then extend to the variants that get you above 80 percent of revenue coverage. Keep one eye on the expiry wave in 2027, since that is when many competitive declarations will need renewing.
A quick note on data and what to do next
This guide uses the global public registry most specifiers check. Because of loading delays, some EPDs from the second half of 2025 may not yet appear. If you want the full up to date background dataset, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to share the data, answer questions, and hop on a quick call to help pinpoint the best fit PCR for your next EPD based on your competitive set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operator is most used for lighting control EPDs in Europe in the last five years
Association P.E.P hosts the majority with 58 current EPDs spanning five manufacturers, followed by EPD Hub with 16 from one manufacturer, and INIES with one from one manufacturer.
Which PCRs are standard for lighting controls in Europe right now
Two PCR families dominate. The “Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products” with 59 EPDs. EN 50693:2019 for electronic and electrical products and systems with 16 EPDs.
When is the next renewal wave for lighting control EPDs
A significant cluster lands in 2027 with 25 expiries, then another in 2030 with 21 expiries split between EN 50693 and the Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R PCR.
How many lighting control EPDs were developed with an external service provider
Forty of the 75 valid EPDs relied on an EPD consultant or service provider, about 53 percent of the total.
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.
