Western Inverter Manufacturing Capacity Expansion for EU Solar Demand

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The European Union is phasing out inverters from high-risk countries in publicly funded energy projects. Western inverter manufacturers have sufficient production capacity, market presence, and technical expertise to meet the growing solar energy demand in Europe. The combined European production capacity is around 104 GWac, with an additional 120 GWac from manufacturers in the Americas and Asia-Pacific (excluding China). This capacity is nearly equal to the total solar installations expected in the EU in 2025, ensuring no supply shortage. Western manufacturers have a strong presence in Eastern Europe with a combined installed base of approximately 14 GW and can expand operations rapidly if needed.