Featured in Double-edged sword – 11-2016

New Europe

European markets: Mature PV markets are steady, reliable, and straightforward to forecast. Until they’re not, that is. Within what could be called greater Europe are some little examined markets on which it’s worth casting a light. And while it’s not all good news, there are some unexpected bright spots both rebounding, and emerging afresh.

The PV business is nothing if not adept at throwing up surprises when it comes to market developments and exhibiting unexpected pockets of growth. At the top level, however, 2016 has seen European PV slip behind both China and the United States in terms of annual installations. While this is no surprise, it is a …

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