Huawei halts production of solar panels

Why did Solarpower Europe remove Huawei?

Data Protection Policy SolarPower Europe (SPE) has dropped Huawei as a member amid an EU corruption investigation, as the European Commission moves to sever ties with trade groups representing the Chinese tech giant. The decision marks the first such removal by the Brussels-based solar lobby.

Is Huawei a member of Solarpower Europe?

SolarPower Europe has removed Chinese tech giant Huawei as a member, marking the first time the Brussels-based solar industry association has taken such action, an SPE spokesperson has told pv magazine. The board made the decision on April 28, 2025, and “the procedure is continuing as laid out in our statutes,” said the spokesperson.

Does Huawei have a role in Europe?

Huawei declined to comment about its role in Europe. Brussels last year also launched a probe into uncompetitive practices by Chinese solar panel manufacturers, which resulted in two companies withdrawing their bids in a Romanian public tender last year. Workers in the autonomous region of Ningxia carry solar panels on their backs to a solar farm.

Will Huawei be suspended at Eurelectric board meeting?

Power sector association Eurelectric is considering suspending Huawei at a board meeting in June, a spokesperson told Euractiv. (de) Huawei, a long-time 'sponsor' member of SolarPower Europe contributing €60,000 annually, is the first company to be removed from the association.

Why are solar panels so popular in China?

It's been so successful that its supplies are outpacing demand both in China and abroad, dragging global prices down, according to the IEA's Renewables 2024 report. Beijing's heavy subsidies and investment in the industry drove down solar panel costs by 80% in a decade, which led to a boom in solar capacities worldwide.