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FuturaSun has been selected by the European Commission to fund a solar PV module assembly line

European Commission invests in 3GW of solar PV manufacturing from Trina Solar and FuturaSun

October 28, 2024
Trina Solar and FuturaSun were awarded funding in the latest Innovation Fund for a 1.5GW HJT and 1.4GW xBC module assembly plant, respectively.
Aerial view of the proposed vertically integrated solar PV manufacturing plant from Carbon in France

Carbon, EDF Renewables seek agreement on Photowatt sale

September 23, 2024
Under the agreement, Photowatt would be integrated into Carbon’s solar PV manufacturing project in France.
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Meyer Burger CEO Erfurt steps down, company slashes jobs amid ‘strategic realignment’

September 18, 2024
The company announced a 'strategic realignment' of its operations to 'ensure [a] return to profitability'.
The new facility was opened earlier this week at an ex-solar manufacturing facility. Image: Fraunhofer ISE

Fraunhofer CSP to ‘protect’ European solar IP

August 21, 2024
A new research project, announced this week, will seek to bolster intellectual property (IP) and patent protection for European companies developing new solar cell technologies.
Midsummer CIGS thin film solar cell plant in Flen, Sweden.

Midsummer to build 200MW CIGS thin-film solar cell facility in Flen, Sweden

April 30, 2024
Swedish solar manufacturer Midsummer has selected the municipality of Flen in central Sweden to build a 200MW thin-film solar cell facility.
The European Commission. Credit: Glyn Lowe via Flickr.

EU to support solar manufacturing in face of “very fragile situation”

March 4, 2024
The EU has confirmed that it will pursue ways to support the European solar manufacturing industry, following discussions today (4t March) between the European Commission and solar industry representatives.
An increase in module costs may have only a marginal impact on PV competitiveness. Image: Cero Generation

Would an increase in PV modules prices impact the European PV market?

February 26, 2024
Becquerel Institute CEO, Gaëtan Masson, looks at the influence of module pricing on solar competitiveness in Europe
Image: Meyer Burger.

The Netherlands launches subsidy for modules and battery manufacturing

February 16, 2024
The Netherlands has launched a new subsidy aimed at supporting domestic manufacturing of solar panels, batteries and electrolysers.
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Europe’s solar sector: navigating geopolitical challenges and technological innovations

February 15, 2024
Europe's PV industry must seize the opportunity to innovate in cell and wafer production technology, writes NexWafe CEO Davor Sutija.
European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness speaking at the European Parliament about the state of the solar manufacturing industry in Europe

European Commission acknowledges solar manufacturing crisis, delays implementing measures

February 8, 2024
The European Commission has acknowledged the current state of Europe's solar manufacturers, yet has come short of implementing any measures.

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