Brite Solar, a Spanish company, plans to scale up its solar panel production capacity in phases, aiming to produce 20MW by 2025 and 50MW by 2027. This news is significant for the European solar manufacturing space, which has historically struggled to compete with the low-cost production of Chinese and US manufacturers. Despite this, Brite Solar has already deployed its modules in eight European projects, including two in Greece. The company’s expansion is a boost to the industry, which has seen companies like EDF Renewables and Meyer Burger struggling to stay afloat due to high production costs. Europe’s manufacturing successes have focused on niche applications and specialized technologies, such as thin-film cell manufacturing. Brite Solar’s plans align with a report from think tank Ember, which highlighted the potential for new agricultural solar deployments in Europe.
Renewable energy pioneer Brite Solar inaugurates a 150-megawatt module manufacturing facility.
