Solar Economy Europe
A solar alliance for Europe
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Solar Economy Europe
Photovoltaics, a key element in the ambitious European climate goals, is at risk due to increasing protectionist measures at both the EU and German level. The Solar Economy Europe alliance, comprising leading solar energy companies, highlights this growing threat. These protectionist policies not only have negative economic impacts, but they also pose a significant danger to climate goals. Furthermore, they threaten the continued expansion of solar energy, which could affect hundreds of thousands of jobs within the solar economy across Germany and Europe.
Preserve free competition
At Solar Economy Europe, we strive to maintain free competition and counter protectionist policies. This is essential for a globally competitive European solar power and energy storage sector. We address misconceptions about industry practices and highlight the risks of protectionist measures, especially towards solar expansion goals, along with their potential impacts on job markets, electricity prices, and more. Our approach provides fact-based arguments for this debate and presents suitable solutions.
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What you need to know
Background on low prices for solar modules
This paper analyzes the competitive conditions and pricing in the global solar market. It shows that thelatest price developments are not due to unfair practices such as dumping, but rather to normal marketmechanisms and technological progress.
Effects of punitive tariffs on the solar economy
This paper deals with the negative consequences of tariffs on the European solar economy and the expansion of solar energy.
Stocks of solar modules in the EU - Qualified assessment
In the debate surrounding the significant decrease in solar module prices throughout 2023, among other the phrase "module glut" frequently comes up. This refers to the reportedly high inventory of solar modules in the customs warehouses of European ports, notably Rotterdam. It's often used as evidence to suggest that the Chinese solar industry is inundating Germany and Europe with an excess of modules, negatively impacting the European solar industry. This paper is intended to make a contribution to objectifying the overheated debate.
