Solar power generation system in Eastern Europe factory

How many companies in Europe manufacture solar PV modules?

Today, at least 38 companies are active in Europe manufacturing the equipment and machinery that produces vital steps of the solar PV module supply chain, including cells, ingots, wafers, and polysilicon. EU Clean Industrial Deal: Opportunity for renewables and European manufacturing

Where does solar power come from in Europe?

Eastern Europe is often overlooked in discussions about solar power generation in Europe, where the likes of Germany and Spain dominate the growth in deployed solar electricity production.

Can European solar production underpin resilience?

A new market analysis from SolarPower Europe highlights the potential of European solar production to underpin the resilience of the European sector. SolarPower Europe has published a new report mapping Europe’s solar PV module production equipment capacity.

Does Europe have a role in the solar supply chain?

Michael Schmela, Director of Market Intelligence at SolarPower Europe said: “Our first Solar Production Equipment report reveals the enduring role of Europe at a key juncture of the solar supply chain – creating the essential equipment that produces solar technology.

What is the role of European companies in the solar industry?

In the solar sector, European companies originally played a key role in developing the production equipment needed for the mass production of solar wafers, cells, and modules. While the rise of China’s solar manufacturing sector initially provided a significant export market, a highly competitive local industry has since emerged.

What does the new EU report 'solar production equipment' mean for solar PV?

The new report „Solar Production Equipment – Key players in the EU’s industrial ecosystem for solar PV’“ explores the European capacity to manufacture the equipment and machinery that produces at each stage of the solar module manufacturing process.