Published: December 5th, 2023,
Last updated: May 30th, 2025

The European solar industry is currently grappling with how to handle the overpowering competition from China. The issues at hand include price declines, a surplus of modules from the Far East, forced labor in Xinjiang, jobs, resilience, and the necessary energy transition. Some politicians and companies are now considering trade restrictions against China; however, most companies are primarily demanding more government support to establish solar production.