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.

What are the key events affecting solar energy policy?

The analysis identifies key events and major policy shifts, such as the anti-dumping investigations in 2011, feed-in tariff rebates, the release of the "13th Five-Year Plan" for Solar Energy Development in 2016, and the "carbon peak and carbon neutrality aims" (dual carbon aims) proposed in 2021.

Can solar PV help meet climate targets?

The installation of PV systems is expected to play a key role in meeting climate targets. Compared with other electricity sources, solar PV has one of the lowest life-cycle GHG emission levels per kilowatt hour generated.

How has China's solar PV industry evolved over the past two decades?

China's rapidly growing PV industry greatly benefited from the domestic supportive polices. Hence, maintaining stable policy framework and expectations is pivotal for market development . This paper delves into the evolution of solar PV policies in China over the past two decades.

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 the solar industry change over time?

However, as the PV industry rapidly expanded, certain issues surfaced, including overcapacity in the polysilicon industry, significant solar curtailment, and disorderly operation of solar PV stations. Consequently, policies shifted towards industrial adjustments and the establishment of standards.