Will global solar PV manufacturing capacity double next year?

Global solar PV manufacturing capacity is set to nearly double next year, reaching almost 1 TW, according to the IEA. This expansion would be sufficient to meet the agency's annual net zero demand for 2050, which anticipates PV deployment of nearly 650 GW in 2030 and almost 310 GW in 2024.

What is the global manufacturing capacity for solar photovoltaic wafers?

The global manufacturing capacity for solar photovoltaic wafers amounted to 367 gigawatts in 2021. Meanwhile, the manufacturing capacity for cells and modules worldwide was 409 and 461 gigawatts, respectively. China dominates the solar PV manufacturing landscape . Get notified via email when this statistic is updated. * For commercial use only

How will global PV manufacturing capacity change in 2022?

In 2022, global PV manufacturing capacity increased by more than 70% to nearly 450 GW, with China accounting for more than 95% of new additions across the supply chain. In 2023 and 2024, global PV manufacturing capacity is expected to double, with China again accounting for more than 90% of the increase.

What is the global solar cell and module manufacturing industry's utilization rate?

The global solar cell and module manufacturing industry is currently operating at a utilization rate of approximately 50%, according to the IEA's Advancing Clean Technology Manufacturing report. It said that global investments in new solar factories amounted to $80 billion in 2023 alone, which is two times more than in 2022.

Where are solar cells manufactured?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that global solar cell and module manufacturing capacity grew by around 550 GW in 2023. It reports that around 80% of the global PV manufacturing industry is currently concentrated in China, while India and the United States each hold a 5% share. Europe accounts for a mere 1%.

How many solar cell producers shipments in 2010?

Most of the top ten solar PV producers doubled their shipment in 2010 and five of them were over one gigawatt shipments. The top ten solar cell producers dominated the market with an even higher market share, say 50~60%, with respect to an assumed twenty gigawatt cell shipments in 2010.