Congrats, Kolektor Etra: first EPDs on the grid

What went live in February

Kolektor Etra published its debut EPD for a power transformer, listed as “Transformer 40 MVA/110kV.” The record reads like a single‑product reference rather than a broad family. Count today is one EPD, issued in February 2026, with validity stretching to 2031 per the directory entry.

Why this matters in specs and bids

Power transformers sit at the heart of substations and large campuses, yet their enviromental data often lags behind envelope and interiors. A product‑specific, third‑party verified EPD removes default penalties in design‑stage carbon accounting and keeps products in play when project teams filter by “has EPD.” It’s definately the right time, as European design tools increasingly expect verifiable product data for equipment alongside materials.

Program details (as listed)

The directory shows 1 current EPD for Kolektor Etra covering a 40 MVA, 110 kV transformer unit. The program‑operator field is not displayed in this listing at the time of writing. If the operator later appears in the record, we will reflect that update here.

Who Kolektor Etra serves

Kolektor Etra designs and manufactures medium and high voltage power transformers for utilities, grid operators, and energy‑intensive campuses. Getting a first EPD in market gives sales teams a credential that plugs straight into project LCAs and supplier questionnaires, reducing substitution risk when specs tighten around verifiable data.

Competitive lens: who already shows EPDs

A quick scan of the directory for adjacent players suggests the field is mixed on equipment transparency:

• ABB shows broad EPD coverage across electrification gear (switchgear, control, and distribution components), though we did not see a product‑specific 40 MVA power transformer EPD in the directory as of February 21, 2026.
• Siemens listings tilt toward controls and electronics in public operator libraries, not large power transformers in this snapshot.
• Other European transformer specialists (for example SGB‑SMIT, KONČAR, Wilson) did not surface with product‑specific power‑transformer EPDs in the directory during our check.

Takeaway: Kolektor Etra has closed a visibility gap for power‑class transformers, entering the transparency arena where top‑tier electrical brands already publish in adjacent categories. That helps neutralize a common “no EPD” knock in carbon‑sensitive tenders.

What to do next (and how to scale coverage)

Most manufacturers start with a representative unit, then expand by family and voltage class so specifiers can match to real‑world nameplates. A practical roadmap is 40 MVA today, then near‑neighbors by rating and configuration, with clear model mapping inside each PDF so estimators can select confidently. Teams that streamline plant data collection and publish with a widely recognized operator tend to move fastest across portfolios.

Visibility check on the company site

We looked for an EPD page or sustainability library on kolektor‑etra.si and did not find this new declaration listed yet. Adding a simple “Environmental Declarations” page (with a direct PDF link) makes it easier for specifiers and channel partners to self‑serve. If future EPDs need to hit the global directories within a day or two of issuance, reach out and we can share the practical checklist that minimizes that lag.

Bottom line

One EPD may feel modest, but for power‑class equipment it changes the competitive math. With February’s debut in place, the fastest way to compound ROI is to widen coverage by product family and keep the listings easy to discover in both operator libraries and on the company website.