The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has welcomed the European Parliament’s recent resolution on the Clean Industrial Deal, which calls for urgent measures to support Europe’s clean technology sectors.
This includes solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing.
Christoph Podewils, Secretary General of ESMC, described the resolution as a “very important signal” for the future of European solar production.
“It is very positive that the Parliament highlights the unfair competition and industrial overcapacity dumping from third countries and calls for immediate action. This is an existential matter for European solar manufacturing,” he said.
The resolution stresses the need for a strong industrial policy, greater investment in clean technologies, and improved access to capital. It also urges the European Commission to develop new policy tools to boost demand for EU-made clean tech products.
Podewils highlighted the Parliament’s support for local content requirements, including a proposed “Made in Europe” standard for technologies such as solar PV.
He said this would support domestic manufacturing and protect Europe’s clean energy ambitions from external market pressures.
The resolution also advocates for a dedicated clean tech action plan to help scale up industrial production across the continent.
“We welcome the European Parliament’s leadership on clean tech. It’s now up to the European Commission and the Member States to take action and rebuild solar PV and other clean tech industries in Europe,” Podewils concluded.
The ESMC’s statement reflects growing concern among European industry stakeholders over international competition and the need for cohesive policy to strengthen the region’s clean energy capabilities.
