A German consortium has proposed a new €2bn solar supply chain that, if approved, would represent a boost to an EU renewables manufacturing sector that has been squeezed by the US and China.

Hanover-based inverters and solar modules distributor Wattkraft Systems, manufacturer Heckert Solar and solar glass supplier Interfloat Corporation have submitted a proposal for the project to the German government, Heckert confirmed to Recharge following media reports.