> Germany is dependent on China for PV panels

This is gas brain thinking.

Panels aren't burned to make electricity. If literally everyone stops selling you panels (nearly impossible) you continue generating electricity the old way. Nothing bad happens. The panels you already have continue working.

Other countries make panels too. India has a glut right now.

https://solarmagazine.com/2025/08/india-solar-supply-chain-f...