supply chains

Europe’s somewhat delicate position in global solar means it is uniquely-positioned to take advantage of global supply chain uncertainties.

European solar PV module and component buyers’ sentiment improved significantly in January 2026, according to sun.store's pv.index report.

'Europe plays a critical role in the provision of renewable energy, both in manufacturing and services,' said Low Carbon's Justin Thesiger.

The US Department of Commerce has found 'countervailable subsidies' of 117.41% provided to China-based manufacturers of solar PV cells.

Africa added 2.4GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, an accomplishment dubbed by AFSIA CEO John van Zuylen as 'very positive'.

The PV Review, 2025: The culmination of years of oversupply of Chinese modules caused module prices to fall, slashing manufacturers’ profits.

Tongwei used its Global Partner Summit to show how high-efficiency PV, digital manufacturing and biodiversity protection must advance together.

Buyers should prepare for increases in the price of vital solar module components, such as polysilicon, wafers and cells, but “remain cautious” of accepting new contractual terms from Chinese suppliers until formal market policies are agreed.

Changing economic and demographic trends across the world will drive an increasingly complex energy mix over the coming years, says the IEA.

Qcells has announced plans to reduce pay and working hours for one-third of its 3,000 employees in the US state of Georgia.