European solar module-generated power may take until the end of the decade to compete with conventional forms of energy across Europe for cost, the world's biggest solar association said.
But that 'grid parity' could be reached sooner in some regions, the report added.

Based on a study looking at five major solar markets - Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Britain - the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) said competitiveness could be reached by 2020.