Photovoltaics • Table.Briefings

March 12th, 2026

Solar panels: 88% of imports came from China in 2025

Germany remains heavily dependent on China for photovoltaic (PV) systems, even as domestic production continues to decline.

By Redaktion Table

News | Energy transition

March 10th, 2026

Court of Auditors: EU targets for energy communities are “wishful thinking” for the time being

In a new report, the European Court of Auditors criticizes the lack of progress in energy communities. It says the targets are too optimistic, the guidelines unclear and the incentives inadequate.

By Lukas Bayer

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News | Photovoltaics

December 12th, 2025

Solar energy: The market for modules is shrinking

The European market for solar modules is experiencing a decline for the first time since 2016. SolarPower Europe warns that this development could jeopardize the EU’s 2030 target for solar energy.

By Manuel Berkel

Feature

October 1st, 2024

Dramatic losses: How the free market is shaking up China's solar industry

China's leading solar companies suffered dramatic losses in the first half of the year despite continued high demand. This is the first time that the sector has bottomed out in a completely market-driven environment. A reorientation of the companies is urgently needed.

By Christiane Kuehl

Analyse

September 24th, 2024

Southern Africa: How solar mini-grids are revolutionizing the power supply

Nowhere is the number of decentralized solar power grids growing as fast as south of the Sahara. A new report shows how rapidly access to electricity is reducing costs, opening up opportunities and improving people's lives. Problems include financing and the theft of infrastructure.

By Viktor Funk

News

July 31st, 2024

Solar industry: Why a comeback will only succeed with China

A group of European photovoltaic companies is working with Chinese partners to establish a new solar supply chain in Europe, involving a transfer of technology from China to the EU.

By Christiane Kuehl

News

May 23rd, 2024

Photovoltaics: Why a nuclear company builds the world's largest floating solar farm

Small floating solar parks have been under construction along the shallow east coast of China for some time. Now the construction of the world's largest offshore solar power plant has begun. The operator is a nuclear power company that wants to integrate its reactors with the solar plant.

By Christiane Kuehl

Analyse

May 22nd, 2024

Overcapacity and collapsing prices: How overcapacity also hurts China

The overcapacity in the photovoltaic sector is also causing a crisis and price war in China – along the entire supply chain. Solar manufacturer Longi even warns of dying companies and calls for an end to dumping prices.

By Christiane Kuehl

News

January 23rd, 2024

Voluntary emissions trading resumed

China has resumed voluntary carbon credits trading, initially only for previously approved projects. New approvals, including for solar thermal energy and offshore wind power, are expected.

By Christiane Kuehl

Solarpanels aus China: Abhängigkeitsfaktor für EU

Feature

December 5th, 2023

Large parts of the solar industry oppose tariffs

The solar industry is in disagreement over how to deal with competition from China. The reason for the divide: companies are affected differently. While manufacturers suffer, the downstream segment benefits from low prices.

By Christiane Kuehl