Panel Discussion of the session Major European Markets: What's Needed to Create the Next Solar Momentum in Europe

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Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 85:51 .

Bartosz Majewski
CEO
Menlo Electric S.A.
Poland

Paolo Rocco Viscontini
President
Italia Solare
Italy

José Donoso
General Director
Unión Española Fotovoltaica (UNEF)
Spain

Xavier Daval
CEO
kiloWattsol SAS
France

Across the EU, solar power surpassed coal in electricity generation for the first time last year. At the same time, however, solar growth has slowed significantly since the energy crisis, with five of the top ten markets installing less than the year before, and the overall expansion rate dropping to single digits. With increasing policy uncertainty in many countries, the success of solar in the EU depends on a strong vision of the new leadership in Brussels to create a stable, investment-friendly environment that ensures long-term momentum. This session will provide: Market projections for EU solar growth and key trends Supply, demand and price analysis Insights from major national solar associations on market opportunities and barriers Discussion on how to reignite growth and meet EU targets.

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