International trade in products related to green energy

This article presents an overview of the EU''s international trade in three key product groups: wind turbines, solar panels, and liquid biofuels. It compares these categories, traces their developments over time in both extra

Made in Europe: Can the EU Reclaim Solar Panel Production?

Discover the state of solar panel manufacturing in Europe, the challenges posed by imports, and what EU countries are doing to rebuild local production. Learn how European-made solar can boost sustainability,

How to Export Solar Panels to Europe and the US: Certifications

For Chinese solar panel manufacturers aiming to expand into Europe and the US in 2025, understanding the logistics, certifications, and compliance requirements is essential.

Impact of European carbon tariffs on solar panel exports in 2025

Industry leader Trina Solar now operates dedicated low-carbon production lines using hydropower specifically for European exports, while Canadian Solar has pioneered blockchain-based carbon certification.

China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels

Although the EU remains a net importer of solar panels, in 2023 it exported €900 million worth of solar panels, mainly to Switzerland and the UK, and smaller quantities to countries such as Serbia and

SSI adopts new targets for modules exported to Europe

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) has adopted a new set of binding targets and reporting requirements for its PV manufacturing members.

Smarter European Union industrial policy for solar panels

The European Union plans a major increase in solar PV capacity from 263 GW today to almost 600 GW by 2030. If nothing changes, this expansion will be based almost exclusively on solar panels

SolarPower Europe: New export initiative for European-made solar

SolarPower Europe has launched a new initiative to boost offtake for European-made solar products in high-growth markets around the world, in support of the rebuilding of the EU solar manufacturing

Photovoltaic solar panels exported to Europe

Europe imported around 33GW of solar PV modules from China in the first four months of 2024, representing 43% of total Chinese module exports, according to US energy