Sinovoltaics Updates Map of Solar Module Manufacturing Sites in Europe

The latest report on the supply chain for European PV module production, provided by Sinovoltaics, a Hong Kong-based quality assurance service firm, details the status of 121 solar manufacturing sites, including those that have closed or have capacity on hold. The report covers plants producing PV modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon, and metallurgical-grade silicon.

Sinovoltaics' Supply Chain Map (SSCM) – European for Q2 2024 presents a significant information update compared to the previous edition, which listed 91 sites. The report utilizes nameplate capacity figures and publicly available information to provide insights into the current state of the industry.

According to the analysts, Europe, Turkey, and Kazakhstan currently possess 22 GW of module production capacity. An additional 38 GW of module production capacity has been announced for the period between 2027 and 2030. Cell production stands at 3 GW, with plans to add 37 GW over the next few years, bringing the total to 40 GW by 2027-2030. Ingot capacity has decreased to 2 GW, with Norway-based Norsun halting its European production capacity temporarily.

The report highlights that Croatia-based Vallis Solaris, Spain’s Silicon Valen, and Turkey-based Kalyon PV are planning to establish 20 GW of ingot capacity by 2027-2030. Additionally, it lists 13 manufacturers that have either suspended production or shifted their operations outside of Europe.

Sinovoltaics regularly publishes supply chain maps to keep developers and industry members informed about emerging PV suppliers and the latest developments in global solar manufacturing. These reports, which are free and presented as infographics and data tables, cover current and planned manufacturing activities for producers of modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon, and multigrain silicon. The maps indicate the capacity at each manufacturer's factory locations and use icons to show whether a company is bankrupt or if a manufacturing site is closed or on hold.