Analysis of european solar container equipment manufacturing profits

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.

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.

What is the European value chain for solar PV products?

Currently, the European value chain for PV products from polysilicon to modules is highly dependent on Asian products. China accounts for approximately 83 per cent of all solar PV manufacturing stages. Parts of these production processes rely on forced labour. On average, Europe holds about two per cent of all the PV manufacturing stages.

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

What is the production capacity of solar cells in Europe?

Europe's PV module production capacity is 8.28 GWp, approximately 2 per cent of the global production of around 400 GWp (Fraunhofer, 2022). China dominates with 75 per cent of the world's production (about 300 GWp). Several PV module companies also have ties to solar cell manufacturing, like ValoE /SoliTek.

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.