A report by SolarPower Europe and Fraunhofer ISE finds EU-made solar modules cost €0.103 ($0.12)/W more than Chinese imports, but targeted policies could close the gap and help
The report, “Reshoring Solar Module Manufacturing to Europe”, presents a cost gap analysis and policy impact simulation. It finds that producing a solar module in Europe using EU
In 2024, the EU imported €11.1 billion worth of solar panels, €2.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.5 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, totalling almost €14.6 billion in
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, local solar PV
Among European countries, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Poland, and Greece have the highest total imports of modules from outside of Europe. Germany, France, Slovenia, Luxembourg, and
This 2026 guide highlights ten reliable European (or Europe-focused) solar panel manufacturers, including AESolar, SoliTek, Bauer Solar, and others, emphasizing sustainability, local
This latest report highlights the rapid changes taking place at European manufacturing facilities and across their supply chains. These shifts, while often necessary, can introduce
Discover the state of solar panel manufacturing in Europe, the challenges posed by imports, and what EU countries are doing to rebuild local production. Learn how European-made solar can boost
The Reshoring Solar Manufacturing to Europe report, commissioned by SolarPower Europe and conducted by Fraunhofer ISE, quantifies the cost gap and lays out the policy levers
In this context, we conduct a techno-economic and scenario-based analysis of establishing a strategic reserve for solar modules within the European Union (EU), drawing an
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