Solar Market in Europe
Comprehensive overview of the solar sector, leading regions, incentives, and choosing an installer.
Solar Directory is Europe's open directory of solar energy companies — covering installers, manufacturers, EPC contractors, distributors, IPPs, R&D firms and consultants across 1 countries. Browse 0+ company profiles, compare services and certifications, and request quotes from local solar professionals. Listings are open, transparent and free to claim.
Why a directory matters: the European solar market crossed 65 GW of new installations last year and continues to grow under the REPowerEU plan. Procurement, B2B partnerships and end-customer decisions all depend on finding the right counterparty — that's what Solar Directory exists to enable.
The European Solar Market
Solar PV is now the fastest-growing energy source in Europe. Annual installations have more than doubled since 2020, with rooftop residential, commercial-and-industrial, agri-PV and utility-scale segments all expanding in parallel.
Market leaders by installed capacity:
- Germany: ~90 GW installed, the largest European solar market
- Italy: ~30 GW, with strong rooftop adoption driven by Superbonus and Conto Energia history
- Spain: ~28 GW, leading utility-scale build-out across Andalusia and Extremadura
- Netherlands: ~24 GW, highest solar capacity per capita in Europe
- France: ~20 GW, growing through agri-PV and utility tenders
- Poland: ~17 GW, rapid residential adoption via Mój Prąd
SolarPower Europe forecasts annual installations to exceed 100 GW per year by 2030. Every step of that build-out — site assessment, equipment supply, installation, O&M — runs through the companies listed in this directory.
What You Can Do on Solar Directory
- Find a solar installer near you — filter by country, region and verified status
- Compare solar manufacturers — module efficiency, warranty terms, Tier-1 status
- Source equipment at wholesale — distributors and component suppliers across Europe
- Plan a utility-scale project — EPC contractors with MW-scale track records
- Hire independent consultants — feasibility studies, technical due diligence, owner's-engineer services
- List your own solar business — free basic listing, premium plans add visibility and verified badge
How to Choose a Solar Provider
- Match the right category — installers, manufacturers and EPCs solve very different problems. Pick the one that fits your project scope before comparing companies.
- Verify certifications — NABCEP, MCS, IEC 61215, Tier-1 BNEF, ISO 9001/14001/45001 depending on the role
- Request multiple quotes — pricing varies 10-30% between providers for the same scope
- Check recent project references — last 2-3 years matter more than legacy portfolio
- Confirm insurance and warranty terms — both product warranty (≥25 years) and warranty insurance against company default
- Read customer reviews — verified Solar Directory profiles include reviews; cross-check on independent platforms