Southern Europe downgrades PV module exports

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Are European solar PV manufacturers benefiting from Chinese competition?

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 manufacturers are not benefiting from it as the Chinese competition is knocking them down.

How much does a solar module cost in Europe?

Producing a solar module in Europe with EU-made solar cells costs around €0.103 ($0.12)/W more than producing the same module in China, according to a new report.

Will EU-made solar modules be more expensive than Chinese imports?

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 reach the EU’s 30 GW annual manufacturing target by 2030.

Why is reshoring solar module manufacturing to Europe a problem?

The Reshoring Solar Module Manufacturing to Europe report, by SolarPower Europe and the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), says the gap is caused by higher costs for equipment, materials, labour, buildings and facilities.

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