The European solar sector is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. With global production overcapacity and fluctuating raw material costs, manufacturers face the challenge of maintaining profitability without losing competitiveness.

In this context, Chemik has defined a strategy based on industrialization, innovation, and process optimization.

“Without investment in R&D, it’s impossible to compete with Asian manufacturers. Our focus is on differentiating ourselves with our own technology,” said Héctor Erdoician , the company’s CSO and CTO, during the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum, organized by Strategic Energy Corp.

This virtual double event was the first of the year, organized by Strategic Energy Corp., a company that is part of Future Energy Summit (FES) , a leader in the production of renewable energy meetings in Latin America, where the main companies in the sector at the global and regional level participate in forums that prioritize debate and networking for progress towards an energy transition.

It is worth noting that on June 24, at Colegio Caminos (Auditorio Betancourt, C. de Almagro, 42, Chamberí) in Madrid, the third edition of FES Iberia 2025 will take place ( relive the previous edition ), with the participation of companies such as Iberdrola, Nextracker, Engie, Grenergy, Statkraft, Acciona Energía, Red Eléctrica, EDP Renewables, as well as prominent representatives from the Autonomous Communities and Latin America, where key topics such as solar and wind energy, storage, green hydrogen, distributed generation, PPAs, tenders and new projects are discussed.

Solar market volatility and its impact on manufacturers

The European photovoltaic market has been impacted by several factors. Rising material costs and trade restrictions in the United States have caused a mismatch in global supply and demand, leading manufacturers to seek alternatives to maintain their margins.

Erdoician explains that production overcapacity is one of the main threats to the industry and that module factories cannot afford to stop production, which puts constant pressure on prices and project profitability.

“Projects depend on being bankable and meeting expected margins. The price of the module is key to achieving this,” he says.

From their perspective, the only way to address this scenario is by optimizing the supply chain, improving operational efficiency, and investing in innovation in manufacturing processes.

Chemik’s strategy: industrialization and technological innovation

Chemik has defined a strategy based on industrialization and the development of its own technology. The company has applied advanced manufacturing processes from the automotive sector to ensure quality and reduce costs in the production of solar components.

“Our experience in the automotive sector has allowed us to apply high-quality manufacturing processes to solar production,” says Erdoician , emphasizing that this production optimization is essential to avoiding the errors that often occur in the installation of large solar parks.

In his opinion, the best way to ensure competitiveness is by designing products that simplify construction and reduce assembly times.

One of the company’s most notable innovations is its patented Checkness system, a solution that eliminates the need for field copper wiring and converts installation into a modular process.

“With this tool, we eliminate the need for copper cabling in the field and transform the installation into a modular system,” the executive emphasizes, describing how it reduces contingencies on site and improves project profitability.

In addition, the company has developed String+ , a product designed to optimize the configuration of strings in photovoltaic parks according to the specific conditions of each project, avoiding limitations imposed by standard configurations.

“String+ offers the ability to flexibly increase the number of modules per string, which reduces costs and improves system efficiency,” explains Erdoician.

By allowing greater customization in the electrical design of solar plants, this solution helps optimize energy production and reduce total project costs. This results in a reduction in project CAPEX by approximately 4%.

The TCSMULTICAB System, for its part, completely eliminates the trench in project installation.

“We launched it four months ago and have already supplied 200 MW with this solution. We have another 100 MW contracted,” he explains.

Expansion in the European and global markets

The company also emphasizes the importance of adapting to new market dynamics.

Italy is emerging as a key country for expansion, where they have already consolidated their presence, while Eastern Europe and the United Kingdom appear to be markets with significant growth potential.

Furthermore, the reconstruction of Ukraine’s energy system could represent a key opportunity for the solar industry in the coming years.

“We don’t know when this will be possible, but at some point Ukraine will need to recover its energy capacity, and solar energy will be essential in that transition,” the executive analyzes.

Chemik is positioned as a key player in the European solar sector, committed to industrialization, technological innovation, and cost optimization.

For Erdoician, the sector faces a challenging scenario, in which only those who manage to differentiate themselves with innovative products and efficient processes will be able to remain competitive.

“The only way to compete with the Asian giants is to develop our own technology, improve efficiency, and guarantee quality,” he emphasizes.

The company’s commitment to developing its own technology and optimizing operations allows it to cope with market volatility and consolidate its position in the sector.