How to cooperate with photovoltaic panel manufacturers

Does the European solar PV industry need to start from scratch?

Although it is currently small, the European solar PV industry does not have to start entirely from scratch (Exhibit 3).

What is the European solar photovoltaic industry alliance?

On Friday 9th December, the European Commission officially launched the European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance. This aims at scaling up manufacturing technologies of innovative solar photovoltaic products and components in the EU, in order to diversify production and establish a “Made in Europe” solar value chain.

Why is the solar photovoltaic industry important?

Speaking after the signature ceremony, Commissioner Kadri Simson said 'The solar photovoltaic manufacturing sector is key for achieving our energy, climate and competitiveness goals. We must ensure the solar industry remains strong for Europe’s future, renewables-centred energy mix.

How many solar PV modules are there in Europe in 2021?

As a matter of fact, Europe has a lot of work ahead: of the 450 GW of photovoltaic (PV) modules that were produced worldwide in 2021, less than 9 GW were manufactured in the EU. This year, almost 40 GW of solar PV is expected to be installed across the Member States – a new record for the Union.

How many GW of solar PV will be installed this year?

This year, almost 40 GW of solar PV is expected to be installed across the Member States – a new record for the Union. Moreover, the Commissioner referred to procurement as a fundamental tool to overcome this challenge:

Should solar energy manufacturing take place in Europe?

CEO Neil Spann says he sees plenty of opportunity for the manufacturing to take place in Europe. Europe's struggle to move away from dependence on Russian oil and gas is threatened by renewable energy dependence on China. Indeed, 80% of the world's solar energy industry is located in China.