This panel of experts from industry, policy and research explored and analysed the landscape of PV manufacturing in Europe and globally, focusing on the scalability and industrial viability of emerging technologies. Participants experienced a dynamic exchange on Europe's strategic positioning in the global PV market, with particular attention to China's current dominance and the potential pathways for European nations to challenge or complement this status.
Key themes included whether Europe should prioritize utility scale production or concentrate on specialized, high value segments; or the economic rationale for targeting only domestic versus global markets. The discussion also addressed the implications of betting on breakthrough technologies like perovskites, as well as the resilience of the silicon value chain in supporting Europe's ambitions.
