Crisis in photovoltaics: Companies fear massive declines!

Crisis in photovoltaics: Companies fear massive declines!

In the current situation, the photovoltaic industry is in an alarming state: According to the Federal Association of Photovoltaic Austria, thousands of jobs are threatened in the industry. This is the result of a recently conducted survey among member companies that show troubling forecasts for demand. Over 90 percent of the respondents report a decline, with 70 percent expect a drastic slump. The uncertainty was reinforced by the announced abolition of VAT exemption for small PV systems. The association warns a return to the regular taxation for systems up to 35 kWp, the association warns and calls on the government to ensure that the jobs and the industry are secured in the report of 5min.at.

Another central problem are the bureaucratic hurdles and the unclear order situation that many companies have to laboriously overcome. The Federal Association criticizes that the measures of the new federal government not only increase uncertainty, but also hardly contribute to budget consolidation. In order to achieve the sustainability goals by 2030 and to guarantee an affordable power supply, the association calls for specific measures and immediate political support. Without these steps it is feared that Austria's business location could continue to decrease, as is also discussed on the platform of the Federal Association of Solar Economy.

Future of photovoltaics under pressure

The current challenges for photovoltaics are not only limited to financial aspects, but also affect innovative approaches within the industry. For companies that rely on photovoltaics, the requirements regarding security, recycling and construction technology regulations increase detailed information about the Federal Association of Solar Industry. These developments are crucial in order to increase both the trust in the technology and understanding in public. The industry is at a turning point, and the decisions that are now made have far -reaching consequences for the future orientation and stability of photovoltaics.