Domestic solar container industry enterprise layout map

What is a solar photovoltaic manufacturing map?

The U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing Map shows only active manufacturing sites that contribute to the solar photovoltaic supply chain. It details their nameplate capacities, or the full amount of potential output at an existing facility, where known. This does not imply that these facilities produced the amount listed.

Can Dutch solar PV companies contribute to a more independent European Solar supply chain?

Despite having a very small share in bulk solar panel production and no share in silicon, ingots or wafer production, all interviewed Dutch solar PV chain companies have expressed their ambition to contribute to a more independent European solar PV supply chain.

How to rebuild a Dutch solar PV supply chain?

In order to rebuild a Dutch solar PV supply chain, European collaboration is key. The Netherlands holds a unique position in the integration of PV modules in the built environment.

What is the European value chain for solar PV products?

Currently, the European value chain for PV products from polysilicon to modules is highly dependent on Asian products. China accounts for approximately 83 per cent of all solar PV manufacturing stages. Parts of these production processes rely on forced labour. On average, Europe holds about two per cent of all the PV manufacturing stages.

Is the Netherlands a good place to integrate solar PV modules?

The Netherlands holds a unique position in the integration of PV modules in the built environment. Through desk research and interviews with industry experts we address relevant market failures that affect the European solar PV supply chain and provide strategic perspectives for rebuilding it.

Should the construction sector be integrated with the solar sector?

The construction sector should be integrated with the solar sector, from governance until actual installation. At the same time, a competitive position can be maintained by increasing the efficiency of solar cells. The research which AMOLF and TNO are doing on (for example on perovskite cells and tandem cells) is promising in that regard.