Western European photovoltaic module exports

Both of these two extra-European import flows exhibit dependency on third countries and highlights vulnerabilities at different stages of the value chain, since cells are imported by the European PV industry for module assembly and modules are imported for end-user applications. DATA AND METHODOLOGY The analysis ... Both of these two extra-European import flows exhibit dependency on third countries and highlights vulnerabilities at different stages of the value chain, since cells are imported by the European PV industry for module assembly and modules are imported for end-user applications. DATA AND METHODOLOGY The analysis ...

How many solar PV modules did Europe import from China?

Credit: SolarPower Europe Europe imported around 33GW of solar PV modules from China in the first four months of 2024, representing 43% of total Chinese module exports, according to US energy analyst Clean Energy Associates (CEA).

What was the EU export value of solar panels in 2023?

The EU import values of solar panels and liquid biofuels in 2023 were much higher than the corresponding EU export values which were €0.9 billion for solar panels and €2.2 billion for liquid biofuels. By contrast, the EU export value of wind turbines in 2023 (€2.0 billion) was much higher than the corresponding value for imports.

Which countries export solar panels in the EU?

The largest extra-EU export destination for wind turbines was the United Kingdom (30%), followed by the United States (18%). China (98%) was by far the largest partner for extra-EU imports of solar panels in 2023 (see Figure 5). The largest extra-EU export destinations for solar panels were Switzerland (31%) and the United Kingdom (25%).

How much solar energy does the EU export?

At the same time, the EU exported €0.9 billion worth of solar panels, €2.2 billion in liquid biofuels, and €2.0 billion in wind turbines. Unlike solar panels and liquid biofuels, wind turbines exports significantly exceeded import values.

Which countries export wind turbines & solar panels?

In 2023, the United Kingdom was the largest destination for extra-EU exports of wind turbines and solar panels, the United States for liquid biofuels. This article provides a picture of the international trade in green energy products of the European Union (EU) for three products: wind turbines, solar panels and liquid biofuels.

Which countries import wind turbines & solar panels in 2023?

In 2023, China was the largest origin of extra-EU imports of wind turbines, solar panels and liquid biofuels. In 2023, the United Kingdom was the largest destination for extra-EU exports of wind turbines and solar panels, the United States for liquid biofuels.

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