Does Europe have a solar inverter industry?

Ensuring interoperability. Europe has a strong foundation in its inverter manufacturing industry. In 2023, there was equivalent of 82.1 GW of solar inverter manufacturing capacity in the EU (compared to around 60 GW of solar installed in the same period).

Are European inverter manufacturers able to capture 20% of the market?

It is estimated that EU inverter manufacturers are only able to capture 20% of the market currently. Right now, European inverters have a critical opportunity to further tap into the technological advancements needed for the electrification and digitalisation of the energy system.

Can distributed solar PV increase self-sufficiency in highly populated regions?

Distributed PV, installed on rooftops or parking lots, can also increase self-sufficiency in highly populated regions 19. Considering the importance of solar PV both for the transition and in order to achieve self-sufficiency, we aim to improve the representation of solar PV in macro-energy systems models.

How can solar inverters improve cyber-preparedness?

Description: Develop a roadmap for improving cyber-preparedness in solar inverters, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity measures and ensuring seamless interoperability and integration within the broader energy system. Goal: Develop a novel disrupting architecture for PV system with a focus on medium voltage applications.

Could a 5% battery capacity ensure optimal integration of PV in Europe?

A 5% battery capacity level could ensure optimal integration of PV in Europe. The varying level of RES curtailment could be handled by 5% battery capacity. Country heterogeneity is observed in the optimal level of batteries. Batteries can ease the strong cannibalisation effect of PV plants.

Is a large-scale installation of wind and solar PV feasible?

Installing large-scale capacities of wind and solar PV has been shown to be a cost-effective strategy to achieve a carbon-neutral Europe 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 and increase energy security 17. However, the large required installation rates for wind and solar have been questioned to be feasible 40, 41 or possible by social acceptance issues 42, 43, 44.