In the solar sector, European companies originally played a key role in developing the production equipment needed for the mass production of solar wafers, cells, and modules. While the rise of China’s solar manufacturing sector initially provided a significant export market, a highly competitive local industry has since emerged.
Today, at least 38 European solar PV module production equipment manufacturers operate on the continent, in nine countries (DE, FR, IT, NL, CH, ES, HU, FI, NO). Most - 75% - are active in the cells and modules equipment manufacturing segment.
The publication follows the launch of the International Solar Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), which seeks to connect European manufacturers with global markets, in a complement to efforts to boost European domestic demand for resilient products. ISMI is working to ensure that the European solar industry – including production equipment manufacturers – can tap into existing international development and investment streams already, like the EU Global Gateway strategy.
Solar Production Equipment - Key players in the EU's industrial ecosystem for solar PV
Enduring European module equipment manufacturing capacity. Global leadership. Growing competition.
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