Chinese hold on solar-power tech raises fresh
After a news report about undeclared circuitry in Chinese solar components, European experts fear the bloc may be vulnerable to
Europe''s last remaining solar PV players join forces against China
Producers of inverters, crucial components for connecting solar panels to the grid, are teaming up outside established European industry lobbying structures in a new challenge
Solar Industry Crossroads: Europe grapples with Chinese imports
While European Union countries celebrated a record year for green energy with a 40 per cent surge in solar capacity compared to 2022, many solar panels and parts were
China-made solar parts under scrutiny after Spain-Portugal power
Awash with Chinese solar panels and parts made by companies such as Huawei Technologies, Europe is increasingly concerned about the safety of its power infrastructure,
Outshone By China, Can Europe Make A Solar Comeback Before
While China''s dominance of solar manufacturing is undisputed, a growing chorus of investors, innovators, and policymakers believes Europe can still rebound—if it acts decisively.
Solar market shifts in Europe could give the industry a break
There has been little light relief for European manufacturers of solar panels over the past few years. A glut of cheap Chinese solar panels triggered a flurry of factory closures,...
Diversifying the solar photovoltaic supply chain to secure Europe
Our article describes the current industrial context in Europe and the gap with the targets discussed for domestic PV production, followed by the modeling developed and its
Executive summary – Solar PV Global Supply Chains
China is the most cost-competitive location to manufacture all components of the solar PV supply chain. Costs in China are 10% lower than in India, 20% lower than in the United States, and
Chinese hold on solar-power tech raises fresh sabotage fears in Europe
After a news report about undeclared circuitry in Chinese solar components, European experts fear the bloc may be vulnerable to blackmail.
European Solar PV Manufacturing: Terminal Decline or Hope
Installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacities are experiencing an unprecedented increase in Europe: in two years, they have been multiplied by two with 60 GW added in 2023. However,
How Chinese manufacturers are eclipsing Europe''s solar industry
A key factor that complicated matters was the US''s 2022 ban on panels with components from China''s Xinjiang region. The move aimed at ruling out forced labour, but