Solar industry • 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

Feature | Renewable energies

February 26th, 2026

EEG leak: More utility-scale solar, end of feed-in tariffs for rooftop systems

Germany’s Economy Ministry is planning to end the feed-in tariff for small solar systems. Instead, utility-scale ground-mounted PV is to be expanded more strongly. Whether that keeps the 22-gigawatt expansion target within reach is, however, doubtful.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Nico Beckert

Feature | China

February 19th, 2026

Competition with China: Climate-focused business groups call for protection for the green transition

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a tightrope walk on his China trip. Climate cooperation with China remains important – yet business representatives are calling for a strong “made in Europe” approach, including in green-tech industries.

By Nico Beckert

Feature | China

February 19th, 2026

Merz in China: Difficult balancing act between green dependencies and de-risking

Chancellor Merz faces a balancing act on his trip to China. Germany is heavily dependent on green tech. At the same time, the German economy is experiencing a China shock and is calling for more protection in order to gain room to maneuver for the transformation.

By Nico Beckert

News | Solar

February 13th, 2026

Industry report: New solar capacity installation in Africa rises by 54%

Africa set a new solar record in 2025, adding nearly 5 gigawatts of capacity. South Africa led the market, representing about one-third of total new installations.

By Arne Schütte

News | Climate

February 5th, 2026

Green tech: How strongly EVs, batteries and co. are fueling growth

Green technologies such as EVs, batteries and renewables grew by 18% in China in 2025. Value added in the green tech sector has almost doubled since 2022. Exports are rising rapidly.

By Nico Beckert

News | China

February 5th, 2026

Green tech: How electric vehicles, batteries, and renewables are powering China’s growth

Green technologies such as electric vehicles, batteries, and renewables expanded by 18% in China in 2025, with value added in the sector nearly doubling since 2022. Exports are rising rapidly.

By Nico Beckert

News | Steel industry

January 20th, 2026

Green lead markets: European Commission deviates from steel plans

The European Commission wants to strengthen the energy-intensive steel industry in Europe and protect it from unsafe and heavily-subsidized products from China. However, its plans for green steel fall short of recommendations.

By Manuel Berkel

News | Renewable energies

January 13th, 2026

Egypt: International support for the expansion of renewables

Egypt secures international support for the expansion of renewable energies. Norwegian and Chinese companies invest USD 1.8 billion in renewables.

By Redaktion Table

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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