The initiative proposes a transformation in the European photovoltaic industry through the use of copper instead of silver, silicon wafer production without polysilicon, and the application of AI in manufacturing. Empower, composed of 24 partners across nine countries, aims to reduce costs and enhance the competitiveness of the solar sector in Europe.

This agreement, established in partnership with OSW Netherlands, marks a significant step toward strengthening the supply of high-efficiency modules in the Dutch market.

The advancement of agrivoltaics requires greater versatility and new regulations. The company is committed to diversification, efficiency, and global manufacturing to remain competitive in a market impacted by Chinese pressure and trade changes in the United States.

The project will include the supply of over 1,400 1P solar trackers from Gonvarri Solar Steel, which will support 140,000 state-of-the-art solar modules.

The average time to connect a photovoltaic project to the grid in the European Union remains at four years, with delays extending up to eight years in some cases. This situation slows the deployment of renewable energy and generates additional costs for developers, compromising the region’s decarbonization goals.