European Partnership for Innovation in Photovoltaics
EUPI-PV is a co-programmed partnership for PV proposed by the European Commission to strengthen the R&I framework for photovoltaics in Europe.
A Co-Programmed Partnership with the European Commission
EUPI-PV builds on the organisation of the European Technology and Innovation Platform and the different associations that structure the PV R&I landscape (SolarPower Europe, EERA-PV JP, ESMC, EUREC, PVthin), to better align European support for PV innovation with the priorities of the sector and increase the involvement of the PV industry in the research and innovation process.
Objectives
The EUPI-PV aims to accelerate solar PV research and innovation by coordinating efforts across industry and research centres, supporting the resilience and competitiveness of the European PV value chain, and fostering leadership in PV innovation. Key objectives include improved R&I collaboration, development of breakthrough PV technologies, and scaling up next-generation solutions to meet European energy transition and policy targets.
High-level objectives
Strategic-level objectives
Governance
The EUPI-PV partnership leverages ETIP PV's two decades of experience in coordinating PV sector stakeholders, providing authoritative assessments of R&I trends in Europe. Governed by a Partnership Board and advised by key industry, research associations, and the SET Plan Implementation Working Group, it ensures alignment with European and national R&I priorities.
The Partnership Board is composed of 8 representatives from the PV R&I community (industry, research, associations) and representatives from the European Commission.
The Steering Committee serves as an Advisory Committee to the partnership, advising on the priorities to be addressed in line with the present SRIA and the Horizon Europe strategic planning.
The Expert groups with specific expertise on which the Steering Committee can build its decisions.
