Solar PV Innovation: investing to deliver a secure and competitive EU

The EUPI-PV Conference 2026 aims to explore how European efforts supporting photovoltaic (PV) innovation can maximise their impact in achieving key EU policy objectives and advancing the strategic priorities of the PV sector.

The conference will bring together representatives from the PV industry, research community, and policymaking institutions to discuss the pivotal role of solar PV innovation in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, security, and strategic autonomy. Against the backdrop of evolving industrial and competitiveness priorities, discussions will focus on how investment in solar PV innovation — a cornerstone technology of the future energy system — can contribute to Europe’s goals of energy independence and reinforced industrial leadership.

A central theme of the conference will be the tangible impact of upcoming European regulatory frameworks on these broader objectives. In particular, participants will examine the revision of the FP10 and ETS frameworks, recognised as key regulatory instruments for integrating cutting-edge innovation into the European solar PV market. The conference will assess how these frameworks can support the EU’s ambition to build a secure, competitive, and resilient energy system while strengthening Europe’s global leadership in clean technologies and safeguarding its economic and strategic interests through continued international cooperation.

Aligned with the mission of EUPI-PV to promote innovation and accelerate market uptake across the solar PV sector, the conference will also address one of the sector’s key challenges: bridging the gap between public research and innovation (R&I) programmes and market access along the PV value chain. Discussions will provide insights into improving the investment risk profile of emerging PV innovations and facilitating their transition from research to commercial deployment.

Stay tuned for further updates regarding the conference programme and registration details.