China-Europe Solar Inverter

How big is Europe's inverter industry?

In its Inverters 2.0: Strengthening Europe’s inverter industry report, SolarPower Europe said Europe’s inverter manufacturing capacity grew from 72GW in 2022 to 82GW in 2023, representing a 14% growth.

How can Solarpower support the inverter manufacturing industry in Europe?

The company will focus on manufacturing microinverters in the US, with two existing contract manufacturing partners in South Carolina and Texas. SolarPower Europe suggested five measures to support the inverter manufacturing industry in Europe. Firstly, the right conditions for inverter manufacturers in Europe must be ensured.

Can European inverter manufacturers compete with China?

As product price is still the primary decision factor for buyers, European inverter manufacturers can hardly compete with their counterparts in China, although they have improved data security, durability, sustainability, and service quality of their products.

How big is the European solar inverter market?

The European solar inverter market is set to grow from USD 2.85 billion in 2024 to USD 3.66 billion by 2029, with a growth rate of 5.06% annually. This growth is driven by government incentives, investments in solar energy, and a focus on reducing carbon emissions. Germany is the largest market, followed by the UK and France.

Why is EU inverter market share shrinking?

Image: Enphase Energy Europe boasts more than 82GW of annual inverter production capacity, but EU inverter companies’ market share in the continent is shrinking due to a lack of domestic support policies and fierce competition from Asia — especially China — accounting for only 21% as of 2023, according to trade body SolarPower Europe.

Does China export energy storage inverters?

The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) recently released the import and export data for inverters in September 2023. In September 2023, the domestic exports of energy storage inverters amounted to $650 million, marking a 33% year-on-year decrease and a 6% month-on-month decline.