Panel Discussion

Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2025 | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 39:24 .

Speaker

Jennifer Karle
Policy Officer
DG GROW, European Commission
Belgium

Ing. Stefano Lorenzi
CEO
3SUN
Italy

Prof. Dr. Peter Fath
CEO
RCT Solutions GmbH
Germany

Katharina Eickelberg
Senior Vice President Global Communication & Sustainability
SMA Solar Technology AG
Deutschland

Katharina David
Co-CEO
K2 Systems GmbH
Germany

Talk of session: Solar Manufacturing in Europe: Progress, Setbacks & Outlook

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

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