On Friday 9 December, the European Commission announced the launch of a new Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance.
The aim is to diversify the supply of solar panels and to significantly increase production in Europe.
The Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, referred to a “green paradox” for the European Union; namely being the most ambitious continent in terms of the green transition and yet being completely dependent on production from third countries, notably China.