The Commission has today published a study dedicated to the net zero manufacturing industry landscape across EU countries.  It offers a comprehensive overview of the current status and recent advancements in key related sectors across all 27 EU countries, such as wind, solar and other renewable energies, batteries, carbon capture, heat pumps and other relevant technologies .

The study aims to address the challenge of establishing a reliable assessment of the state of net-zero technology manufacturing in the EU, given the limited availability of data. Its primary goal is to bridge this data gap, providing a foundation for more targeted recommendations.

The report is based on 2 key components: first, a detailed mapping of the manufacturing capacity for selected net-zero technologies in all EU countries; and second, an in-depth analysis of the existing policies and incentives that support the scaling up of manufacturing capacities at national level. This includes examining regulatory frameworks, permit-granting processes, investment incentives, and skills development programmes. Through this analysis, the study identifies existing bottlenecks and highlights both the challenges and opportunities for increasing production capacity.

The findings offer a detailed picture across EU countries, showcasing best practices in policy frameworks that directly address manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies. Overall, nearly 3 quarters of EU countries have introduced incentive programmes to encourage investments in the manufacturing of net-zero technologies. 

At EU-level, the Net-Zero Industry Act creates a regulatory framework to enhance European manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies and key components, addressing barriers to scaling up production in Europe. 

Related links 

• Study: The net-zero manufacturing industry landscape across the Member States
• Net-Zero Industry Act