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A recent report from the European trade association SolarPower Europe (SPE) has highlighted the use of data-driven techniques, industry 4.0 solutions and robotics as some of the key trends in operations and maintenance (O&M) for the solar industry.

The SSI has now reinstated JA Solar’s membership “with immediate effect” after an investigation, in contrast with the US government.

Figures suggest that the European solar sector is seeing unprecedented levels of employment but the rate of new job creation is slowing.

Following a US government forced labour investigation, Europe's Solar Stewardship Initiative has launched its own inquiries.

Overall, Germany (with 16.1GW added in 2024) continues to be the most important market in the European Union for solar PV, followed by Spain (9.3GW) and Italy (6.4GW).

European solar manufacturing boasts a low carbon footprint, and falling material requirements, says SolarPower Europe.

The standard aims to trace silicon from quartz mining to solar module production and implement management and broader ESG measures.

SPE said the inverter industry “faces difficulties due to global manufacturing overcapacity and a slowdown in the rooftop PV segment in several important European markets.”

SolarPower Europe's 'Agrisolar Handbook’ provides policy recommendations for Europe's agriPV sector, including clarifications to the CAP.

The EU would benefit from policies to develop 'nature-inclusive solar', according to SolarPower Europe and the Nature Conservancy.