Energy made in Europe, from components made in Europe

Energy made in Europe, from components made in Europe. Our first post explains the production chain behind a solar panel.

The solar panel chain in 6 steps

1. Polysilicon - the raw material.
2. Ingot - silicon is melted and crystallised.
3. Wafer - the ingot is cut into very thin slices.
4. Photovoltaic cell - the wafer becomes the component that turns light into electricity.
5. Panel - cells are connected and protected by glass and a frame.
6. Solar system - panels go onto rooftops and into solar parks.

Energy independence is not only about producing green energy, but also about making the equipment that generates it in Europe.

SOLYWATT ROMANIA plans to bring step 4, the photovoltaic cell, to Romania through its planned TOPCon+ cell factory in Galati, with a capacity of 1.17 GW. European manufacturing, local skills, clean energy.