Exporting solar modules to the EU

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4 FAQs about Exporting solar modules to the EU

Are solar panels imported or manufactured in the European Union?

Solar panels imported or manufactured in the European Union are subject to various regulations, directives and standards. Ensuring compliance requires that the solar panels meet certain technical requirements. In addition, solar panels must be correctly labelled, documented, and tested.

What is the EU export value of solar panels?

By contrast, the EU export value of wind turbines (€2.8 billion) was much higher than the corresponding value for imports. The EU import value of solar panels decreased by 43% between 2023 and 2024 (see Figure 2), due to a drop in prices, even though the quantity imported slightly increased by +2%.

What is the EU export value of solar panels & biofuels in 2024?

The EU import values of solar panels and liquid biofuels in 2024 were much higher than the corresponding EU export values which were €0.7 billion for solar panels and €1.8 billion for liquid biofuels. By contrast, the EU export value of wind turbines (€2.8 billion) was much higher than the corresponding value for imports.

Why are China's solar panels exported to Europe?

Notably, around 80 percent of China’s solar panels were exported to the European market during this period (Cao and Groba, 2013), driven by the generous feed-in-tariffs provided by EU governments to accelerate the deployment of solar energy (Grau et al, 2012).