European photovoltaic energy storage surplus

Is there a surplus of unsold solar PV modules in Europe?

Rystad Energy analysts have recently expressed apprehensions regarding a substantial surplus of unsold solar PV modules stockpiled within European warehouses. They noted that, in the first eight months of 2023, Europe imported approximately 78 GW of solar modules, a figure already surpassing the anticipated installations for the entire year.

How much energy is stored in European warehouses?

The combined capacity of all unsold modules stored in European warehouses has increased from around 40 GW in mid-July to approximately 80 GW at the end of August, according to new figures provided to pv magazine by Norwegian consulting firm Rystad Energy.

How many unsold solar panels will be in EU warehouses in 2023?

Germany-based market research company EUPD Research forecasts that roughly 65 GW of unsold solar panels will be sitting in EU warehouses at the end of 2023. The company provided their estimates to pv magazine in an attempt to quantify the hotly debated projected EU solar module stockpile.

How many GW of PV modules are there in the EU?

The comments follow Norwegian consultancy firm Rystad Energy claiming there were 80 GW of PV modules stockpiled in EU warehouses at the end of August 2023, which is double their 40 GW estimation for the end of September 2023.

Will a chunk of 2024's PV installations already exist in European warehouses?

According to Sen, with the European Union planning to install approximately 70 GW of solar capacity in 2024, it is expected that a significant portion of 2024's solar installations will already exist in European warehouses by the beginning of January 2024.

Will the EU install a lot of PV in 2024?

Sen continues that as the EU is poised to install approximately 70 GW of PV capacity in 2024 it becomes evident that a chunk of next year’s PV installations will already exist within European warehouses at the onset of the new year.