Amid rising geopolitical tensions, Europe's dependence on imported solar products continues to grow. While the European solar market is growing, domestic manufacturers across the entire value chain are struggling, losing market share, shutting down facilities, or exiting the sector due to declining profitability. So far, support from Brussels and national governments has been insufficient and too slow to create the conditions needed for a revival of European solar manufacturing. Now, hopes are pinned on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), which aims to boost local production through domestic content requirements in auctions and public procurement.

This session will provide:

• Update on the European solar manufacturing landscape across the value chain
• Cost-competitiveness analysis of European solar manufacturers
• Insights into policy support, investment opportunities, and start-up potential for European PV manufacturing
• High-level panel discussion on the future of solar manufacturing in Europe