manufacturing

Increased cybersecurity is not the main lever to strengthen the European solar industry. This will require a different industrial policy, says Jan Osenberg, Head of System Integration at SolarPower Europe.

Lyten has acquired Northvolt’s 25,000 m² battery storage factory in Gdańsk, marking a major step in its European expansion and a boost to regional supply of lithium-sulphur systems.

New battery developments and the use of machine learning could make energy systems more streamlined, efficient and sustainable, according to consultancy IDTechEx.

Technological progress and rising demand are accelerating the development of solid-state batteries. The sector is expected to gain significant market traction by 2025, according to a new report from IDTechEx.

Europe’s battery supply chain is accelerating, with more projects now moving into construction, commissioning or securing long-term investment support. The trend marks a shift from announcements to tangible industrial progress.

Maia Benstead, technology analyst at Oxford-based research consultancy IDTechEx, outlines recent advances in perovskite PV durability  and the decisive role of advanced encapsulation.

The collaboration will focus on rethinking battery life cycles, with new pilot projects and policy dialogues aimed at scaling up reuse, remanufacturing and recycling across the supply chain.

SolarPower Europe has welcomed the EU energy ministers’ renewed commitment to renewables, but criticised the lack of tangible proposals to support domestic production and advance other key measures.

Europe is home to more than 40 solar mounting system manufacturers, a new report finds. SolarPower Europe says EU legislation must reinforce this critical link in the solar supply chain.

At SolarPower Europe’s annual summit, French panel manufacturer Heliup received the Gold European Solar Startup Award 2025 for its innovative, lightweight and high-performance rooftop PV modules.

The solar businesses signed an exclusive patent licensing agreement covering the manufacture and sale of perovskite-based photovoltaic products in China, with the additional right to sublicense.

Wavelabs Eternal Sun, a newly established subsidiary based in Leipzig, will provide a complete range of solar testing technology, from R&D to mass production.

The highly automated factory will boost Sigenergy’s annual output by over 300,000 units, including inverters, battery storage systems and energy gateways.

This year‘s trade fair in Munich once again demonstrated the dynamic pace of innovation in photovoltaics, energy storage and other technologies driving the energy transition. The industry presented itself with confidence and a wealth of new products.

The European Commission has adopted the NZIA Secondary Legislation, outlining how Member States should factor in sustainability and resilience in renewable energy auctions.

A tsunami of cheap Chinese solar panels flooding Europe, a growing taste for rooftop solar and a boom for small, medium and large-scale battery storage – these are the three overarching trends for 2025 as predicted by Midsummer Executive VP Sven Lindström.

The module manufacturer has begun construction of a new 300 MW factory in Germany, marking its return to domestic production for the first time since 2018. Further expansion is already planned.

A new market analysis from SolarPower Europe highlights the potential of European solar production to underpin the resilience of the European sector.

SolarEdge rode the the ups and downs of the 2024 solar market. Newly appointed General Manager Europe Christian Carraro reflects on  that year and the year ahead, and predicts steady rising demand.

Rising cell prices, falling export values, stable polysilicon – the solar market is sending mixed signals. We spoke with Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, about what the latest figures reveal for the road ahead.

Increasing production, price fluctuations, and stricter regulations are influencing the solar market on a global scale. We spoke with Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, about the latest developments and their impact on the industry.

The US has imposed tariffs of up to 3,521 percent on solar imports from Southeast Asia, echoing similar protectionist measures taken by the EU in 2013. Gerard Scheper, CEO of European Solar, warns that history may be repeating itself.

The EU aims for 40% of solar growth from domestic production. At a recent conference, the industry discussed how to achieve this goal.

FuturaSun, founded in 2008 in Padua, Italy, now offers cells, modules, inverters and storage systems, with factories in China and Europe.

With niche production gaining ground, can Europe stage a true industrial comeback? Plans for gigafactories in Germany, including one in Wilhelmshaven, show how European manufacturing could once again play a key role in global solar production.