The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has welcomed commitments by EU Commissioners-designate to bolster domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing. ESMC stresses the urgency of legislative and policy actions to expand EU solar production capacities. It underscores the need to harmonize competition, trade, and industrial policies to curb reliance on Chinese imports. The Clean Industrial Deal is seen as a key opportunity to strengthen the EU’s solar sector. ESMC highlights the first 100 days of the European Commission’s mandate as crucial for implementing these measures. The organization advocates concrete steps to secure energy independence and improve competitiveness in the solar PV industry, emphasizing strategic reshoring of manufacturing within the EU.
European Solar Manufacturing Council welcomes EU PV reshoring strategy
ESMC expects the European Commission’s general policy objectives to be supported by targeted, quick, and impactful measures for the PV manufacturing sector. (Image Source: ESMC)
Overcapacity in the solar PV sector has contributed to persistently low panel prices, creating challenges for manufacturers. (Image Credit/Source: Michael Pointner/Pexels)
The Accelerated Partnership for Renewable Energy in Central Asia (APRECA) was launched to fast-track investments and enhance inter-regional connectivity.
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Himachal allocates 300 MW for private solar projects in which 62 MW are active. (Image Source:TomFisk/Pexels)
Businesses can now develop rooftop solar under 100 kW without planning requirements, simplifying expansion for small-scale adopters. (Image Source: Vietnam.VN)