In June 2025, the European Parliament formally passed the Elevator Safety Directive (2025 Amendment), which requires EU member states to complete mandatory safety assessments and technical upgrades for elevators over 25 years old by 2030. This new regulation is considered Europe's most stringent elevator safety legislation in the past decade. It is expected to affect more than two million elevators across various sectors, including public buildings, residential homes, and commercial facilities.

The system is powered directly by rooftop solar panels and uses a high-efficiency energy storage device, reducing the elevator's energy consumption by 40%. This marks a crucial step for the industry toward achieving "zero-carbon operation."

Industry Context: Driven by Policy and Market

1.New EU Regulations Increase Pressure: According to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) that came into effect in 2025, new public buildings must use elevator systems where at least 35% of the energy comes from renewable sources.

2.Chinese Companies Follow Suit: Some famous elevator brand in China have launched pilot solar-powered elevator projects.

3.Falling Costs Provide a Boost: The global price of photovoltaic modules dropped by 18% year-over-year in 2025, paving the way for the wider adoption of solar-powered elevators.

Application Scenarios

This technology is well-suited for two main scenarios:

Challenges and Future Outlook

International elevator energy efficiency standards (ISO 25745) are gradually becoming stricter, and the use of renewable energy may become a standard feature for the next generation of elevators. Green elevator technology is reshaping the industry at an unprecedented pace. Therefore, to capture a leading position in this technology, elevator manufacturers need to focus on three key areas: Higher-efficiency photovoltaic materials, Smarter energy management algorithms, and Lower overall retrofit costs.