European solar container power supply gap analysis and design plan

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 Solarpower Europe?

This essential resource is developed with contributions from SolarPower Europe’s members and various national solar associations. It aims to assist policymakers, industry stakeholders, and investors in understanding the critical trends and policy changes influencing the solar market.

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).

How big will solar batteries be in the EU in 2024?

According to TYNDP 2024 scenarios, grid-scale batteries could reach up to 142 GW in 2030 in the EU in case of widespread co-location with solar PV parks, assuming a 2.8 hour battery duration. The Impact Assessment for the EU 2040 Climate Target expects 100 GW of battery storage by 2030, with installed capacity reaching 135 to 200 GW by 204074.

What is the share of wind and solar energy in the EU?

Between 2019 and 2024, the share of wind and solar energy in the EU electricity mix has risen from 17% to 29%14; this evolution is presented in Figure 1. Source: Ember, 2025, European Electricity Review 2025.

What is the European PV Alliance?

In this challenging context and with the objective to accelerate and de-risk investments in the remining and new industrial initiatives, the Alliance undertook analysis of the European PV industry led by its members through four working groups focused on finance, supply chain, demand side policies and skills.