The European Commission Approves a New Partnership for Photovoltaic Solar Energy
The Commission and key players in the solar sector will work together to lay the foundations for an agreement that will take shape in early 2025.

As part of its commitment to a greener and more sustainable future, the European Commission has announced a breakthrough in the field of renewable energy, outlining the contours of an ambitious co-programmed partnership focused on photovoltaic solar energy.
This initiative, part of the broader "Horizon Europe Strategic Plan 2025-2027," aims to stimulate and coordinate efforts in the solar energy sector, working closely with the European Technology and Innovation Platform.
To define the optimal structure for this partnership, the Commission and key players in the solar sector will work together to lay the foundations for an agreement that will take shape in early 2025, launching a new chapter in photovoltaic solar innovation.
SolarPower Europe at the Center of Collaboration for Photovoltaic Solar Energy
SolarPower Europe emerges as a key figure in this scenario, representing the interests and aspirations of European photovoltaic solar research to the Commission's institutions. This collaboration underscores the growing importance of synergies between the public and private sectors in promoting the energy transition and addressing the climate challenges of our time.
European partnerships, as strategic tools of the Commission, aim to catalyze change through cooperation in critical areas, combining resources and expertise to accelerate progress.
In the context of photovoltaics, this means embracing innovation and research as the foundations on which to build the future of solar energy. The transition from a conceptual and research phase to a fully productive one is a complex journey that requires harmony between technological development, political alignment, and practical implementation.
Thomas Garabetian highlighted that, despite past successes, the path ahead is filled with challenges, particularly in the field of research and innovation. The goal is to promote continuous scientific growth, accelerate technological revolutions, and consolidate the leadership position of the European solar industry on the global stage.
Horizon Europe Partnership: A New Era of Innovation and Sustainability in the Photovoltaic Solar Sector
The recognition of a specific co-programmed partnership for photovoltaic solar energy within the Horizon Europe plan marks a moment of great importance for the sector, projecting it towards a future of greater integration and synergy.
This collaboration aims to strengthen the solar value chain, promoting an ecosystem where research, innovation, and production feed each other, reducing development times and improving overall efficiency.
The ambition of this partnership goes beyond mere solar energy production, aiming to explore and implement new innovative applications such as building-integrated photovoltaics and floating solar. The search for sustainable solutions that emphasize circularity is crucial to minimizing environmental impact and maximizing the use of renewable resources.
These collective efforts, according to Garabetian, are essential to rewriting the landscape of solar innovation in Europe, giving the continent a leading role in the fight against climate change and promoting a sustainable energy future.
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