Qualifications for exporting photovoltaic panels to Europe

How does the EU support the European solar PV manufacturing sector?

Over the last years, the EU has taken initiatives to strengthen its support to the European solar PV manufacturing sector, which includes several globally competitive companies in several steps of the value chain.

What is the European solar PV industry alliance?

To accelerate solar photovoltaic (solar PV) deployment in the EU, the European Solar PV Industry Alliance was launched in 2022 to develop an EU solar PV industrial ecosystem to help secure and diversify supplies of solar PVs.

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).

Should Europe import solar panels from China?

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Which countries export solar panels in the EU?

The largest extra-EU export destination for wind turbines was the United Kingdom (30%), followed by the United States (18%). China (98%) was by far the largest partner for extra-EU imports of solar panels in 2023 (see Figure 5). The largest extra-EU export destinations for solar panels were Switzerland (31%) and the United Kingdom (25%).

How can the EU boost solar energy?

EU measures to boost solar energy include making the installation of solar panels on the rooftops of new buildings obligatory within a specific timeframe, streamlining permitting procedures for renewable energy projects, improving the skills base in the solar sector and boosting the EU's capacity to manufacture photovoltaic panels.