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Should the EU supply chain be able to supply PV components?

As the overall global demand for PV components is growing even faster than in the EU and trade frictions can occur, precaution is required to avoid a fallout of international supply chain disruptions on the deployment of PV in the EU. To hedge such a risk, the EU value chain should be able to supply at least 25-35 % of the EU market.

What is the Ceto report on photovoltaics?

As part of the Clean Energy Technology Observatory (CETO), this report on Photovoltaics (PV) is built on three sections: the technology state of the art, future developments and trends, the value chain analysis and the EU position and global competitiveness.

Is photovoltaic a pillar of EU energy transition?

PV is the fastest-growing source of electricity production from renewable energies and a pillar for EU’s energy transition. According to projections, an even broader deployment of photovoltaic systems is required in order to achieve the goals set in the European Green Deal (EGD).

Which countries have curtailed solar generation in 2023?

In Poland, transmission system operator (TSO) Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne had curtailed 13GWh of solar generation alone as of May this year, while the Bulgarian Association for Production, Storage, and Trading of Electricity reported a 35GW pipeline of new solar and wind capacity awaiting for grid connection as of August 2023.

How many people attended this year's solar event in Warsaw?

More than 300 people attended this year’s event in Warsaw, Poland. Image: Solar Media.