Photovoltaic Solar Power Generation Cooperation Plan

Is there a national strategy for photovoltaic power generation in Finland?

There is no specific national strategy nor objectives for photovoltaic power generation in Finland. Instead, solar PV has mainly been considered an energy technology that can be used to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings by producing electricity for self-consumption.

What is the IEA photovoltaic power systems programme (PVPS)?

The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) is one of the Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCP) established within the IEA, and since its establishment in 1993, the PVPS participants have been conducting a variety of joint projects in the application of photovoltaic conversion of solar energy into electricity.

What are collective solar energy projects?

Collective solar energy projects provide another avenue to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and address energy poverty and vulnerability. Current legislation already supports renewable and citizen energy communities, as well as collective solar initiatives to generate, store, share, exchange, and use energy.

What is the European solar PV industry alliance (ESIA)?

The European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA), launched in December 2022 to reinforce the cooperation within industry, set itself the target of 30 GW of production capacity along the value chain, an objective considered achievable by 2030. The ESIA pipeline includes more than 20 projects, including several at multi-GW scale.

Are solar rooftop PV projects a co-operative?

In Brixton, London, three solar rooftop PV projects have been set up under a co-operative structure. The projects have been implemented on council estates and residents of these estates are the members of the co-operative society.

What is the EU solar PV industry alliance?

A new EU Solar PV Industry Alliance was launched in December 2022. The alliance will promote investment in large-scale factories, aiming for 30 GW of manufacturing of each key solar component, annually, by 2025 – more than six times the current average capacity of around 4.5 GW.