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European Commission Solar Energy Strategy
· SpectrumTagged , , , · Nestor, 5B4AHZ

IARU R1 PRC in conjunction with the Region’s EMC Committee has submitted a paper to a recent European Commission Call for Evidence with respect to Solar Energy Strategy. Solar energy systems, which include Solar PV, are a progressive technology whose use is to be encouraged. However, there are certain caveats to be noted in deployment and on-going use.

IARU concerns are not with solar technology per se but with the potential pollution from so-called optimizers. The paper that was submitted detailed elements of the on-going research and monitoring by the EMC Committee in this area.

The paper is available here.

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PRC/RSPG Activities
· SpectrumTagged , , · Nestor, 5B4AHZ

RSPG, the Radio Spectrum Policy Group, is a high-level advisory group that assists the European Commission in the development of radio spectrum policy.

IARU Region 1 PRC participated in an RSPG Stakeholder Workshop at the beginning of December 2021. The online event had in the region of 130 participants. The outgoing Chair of RSPG Mr Frank Krüger reviewed progress and deliverables in the RSPG Work Programme for 2020 and beyond. The headings included Peer Review/Good Offices, Climate Change (a new topic for RSPG), Spectrum Sharing and Strategic Spectrum Aspects (including a new Radio Spectrum Policy and a targeted consultation on the 2030 Digital Compass).

Incoming Chair Mr Eric Fournier pointed to the Public Consultation on the Draft Work Programme for 2022 and beyond.

This document is available on the RSPG website here. IARU PRC has commented on the document as part of the Public Consultation process and the IARU document may be viewed here.

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Study on the evaluation of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU (EMCD)
· SpectrumTagged , , · Nestor, 5B4AHZ

The Final Report on the Study on the evaluation of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU (EMCD) has now been published. The report in English running to 358 pages makes interesting reading. It is publicly available, free of charge, from the Publications Office of the European Union here.

IARU and individual radio amateurs provided input through interviews and written submissions. 

The study’s main objective was to support an evaluation of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (Directive 2014/30/EU) (“the EMCD”) by the European Commission’s DG GROW. The study has assessed five key evaluation criteria, namely the Directive’s effectiveness, efficiency, relevance (including fitness for purpose), coherence and EU added value. The EMCD has not previously been evaluated, and after almost 30 years without major modifications, it was therefore timely to consider the extent to which the Directive overall – and the essential requirements in particular – have achieved their objectives, and done so efficiently and effectively. Beyond the five key evaluation criteria mentioned above, an overarching issue – linked to relevance – was to consider if the EMCD has remained fit for purpose.

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Ecodesign – European Commission to examine need for new rules on environmental impact of photovoltaics
· SpectrumTagged , , · Nestor, 5B4AHZ

IARU R1 PRC responded recently to a European Commission Roadmap on the environmental impact of photovoltaics. The radio spectrum is an important finite natural resource which must be protected. While PV technology of itself is to be welcomed, the IARU submission pointed out the inherent problems of non-compliant installations, particularly the installation or retro-fitting of optimisers which can produce significant spectrum pollution for very limited efficiency increase.

The Roadmap and responses may be viewed on the Commission website here or on this website on the PRC Responses to Public and Other Consultations page.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility — evaluation of the EU Rules
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IARU has been engaged with the European Commission Published Initiative on “Electromagnetic Compatibility — evaluation of the EU Rules” since its announcement in February 2020.

This initiative has now reached the Public Consultation phase which provides an opportunity for individuals and others to comment. As the public consultation is open to the general public, anybody interested in EMC matters can answer the questionnaire.

The consultation will close on 29 January 2021.

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