Photovoltaic solar panel cooperation

What is the European solar PV industry alliance?

To accelerate solar photovoltaic (solar PV) deployment in the EU, the European Solar PV Industry Alliance was launched in 2022 to develop an EU solar PV industrial ecosystem to help secure and diversify supplies of solar PVs.

Why are inter-organizational relationships important in the solar PV industry?

Inter-organizational relationships along the value chain are of vital importance to gain competitive advantage in the solar photovoltaic industry. During the last two decades, the solar PV industry experienced decisive changes of its global business network configurations where Chinese firms comparatively have gained competitive advantages.

How can the EU help the local solar PV industry?

Therefore, the EU has launched incentives aiming to strengthen the local solar PV industry. Within the EU's Green Deal Industrial Plan (GDIP) there is the European Commission's Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) which set standards for country aid rules (Colasante et al., 2022).

Why is international cooperation important for solar PV Manufacturing?

Consequently, states must cooperate to coordinate finance, subsidies, incentives, and trade barriers for solar PV manufacturing. This international cooperation is essential to diversify supply chains so that it will minimize increased costs, leverage scale, and increase innovation and resilience while reducing market uncertainty. Introduction

Who can join the solar PV Alliance?

The alliance is open to all public and private entities with relevant activities in the area of solar PV, including companies and associations, social partners, education and training providers, research and technology organisations, investors, civil society organisations, and representatives of EU countries, regional and public authorities.

Why should Governments Invest in solar panels in 2023?

Governments need to turn their attention to ensuring the security of solar PV supplies as an integral part of clean energy transition. One of the key trends in the solar PV industry in 2023 is the continued decline in the cost of components required for solar panel installations, such as solar cells and inverters.