What is a solar market report?

With comprehensive historical market data, 5-year forecasts for the key global markets, as well as analysis of the segmentation between rooftop and ground-mounted systems, this report is an indispensable tool for the solar industry and energy stakeholders alike.

Why is the solar PV industry struggling?

Marius Mordal Bakke, a senior supply chain analyst at Rystad Energy, emphasized his concerns about the declining prices of solar PV modules in the market and the challenges associated with destocking older modules, which were procured at higher costs. He underscored the necessity for the industry to adapt to shifting market dynamics.

Are solar PVs a supply chain problem?

Although produced globally, and partly controlled by China, the supply chain components of the solar PVs face some supply chain issues as shown in the figure.

Is the photovoltaic industry poised for a transformation in 2023?

According to Zhang Sen, the industry is poised for a transformation due to the recurrent issue of oversupply. In 2023, prominent photovoltaic companies, including LONGi Solar, JA Solar, Jinko Solar, Trina Solar, and Tongwei, have unveiled their plans for expanding production.

What challenges will the solar industry face in the near future?

These are all challenges that the solar industry will be facing in the near future. Thin-film PVs will be severely hit since most of their materials are under supply risk due to their scarcity on the earth's crust, and the full dependency on these raw materials from China. 5.1. Political issues and quotas applied by China

How did China control the global solar market?

The increased installed capacity, the heavy manufacturing, and the availability of materials on its domestic land allowed China to control the global solar market by imposing quotas and restrictions on importing countries. We have shown that China alone installed more than 50 % of the total Asian solar capacity in the span of 25 years.