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Should solar PV supply chain services be included in the IRENA report?

This IRENA report takes stock of the key quality infrastructure (technical) and ESG services that should be considered by solar PV stakeholders to bolster supply chain activities, as well as make them more inclusive. Download Annex data here.

How can countries improve their solar PV supply chain resiliency?

One way in which countries can enhance their solar PV supply chain resiliency, and facilitate greater market access, is through participation and conformance to the international quality infrastructure ecosystem for this technology.

Can Europe regain a missed opportunity with a solar PV supply chain?

Building up the solar PV supply chain can also be seen as a chance for Europe to regain a missed opportunity: the initial wave of solar PV adoption was led by European demand and, for a time, Germany's manufacturing was a competitive supplier 4.

What are conversion factors in solar PV supply chain?

Conversion factors between segments in PV supply chain, stocks of modules, lead time for manufacturing investment by region and product, and job creation of the manufacturing by product are collected from the Special Report for Solar PV Global Supply Chain from IEA 4.

Should PV supply chains be localized and maintained?

Overall, localizing and maintaining PV supply chains will depend not only on investment, but also on rapidly expanding the available workforce. Global supply chains also feature strong environmental and social trade-offs.

Should solar PV supply chains become more diversified and resilient?

Hence, from a sustainability perspective, it is critical that these supply chains become more diversified and resilient. Emerging markets and developing economies (such as India and Southeast Asian countries) are beginning to increase their engagement in solar PV supply chain activities.