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How has global solar PV manufacturing capacity changed over the last decade?

Global solar PV manufacturing capacity has increasingly moved from Europe, Japan and the United States to China over the last decade. China has invested over USD 50 billion in new PV supply capacity – ten times more than Europe − and created more than 300 000 manufacturing jobs across the solar PV value chain since 2011.

What is a solar photovoltaic manufacturing map?

The U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Manufacturing Map shows only active manufacturing sites that contribute to the solar photovoltaic supply chain. It details their nameplate capacities, or the full amount of potential output at an existing facility, where known. This does not imply that these facilities produced the amount listed.

Who is the largest solar panel manufacturer in the world?

Tongwei Solar (TW-Solar) is the largest solar panel manufacturer in the world. TW-Solar shipped a whopping 38.1GW of solar modules in 2022, doubling Trina Solar's shipments and achieving an annual revenue of USD $20.57 billion (£16.2 billion). In August 2023, Tongwei Group made history as the first solar PV company on the Fortune Global 500 list.

Which country manufactures the most solar modules in the world?

According to the IEA Special Report on Solar PV Global Supply Chains, China currently controls 80% of all manufacturing stages of solar modules. That number is expected to climb to a mind-bending 95% for critical elements like polysilicon and wafers.

What are the top solar panel manufacturers?

The top global solar panel manufacturers, based on their scale, include companies such as TW-Solar, JA Solar, AIKO, and others - these manufacturers ship a large number of solar products around the world each year.

What is the manufacturing capacity of First Solar?

First Solar is the global leader in the production of thin film solar panels and has a U.S. manufacturing capacity of some 2.4 gigawatts. The total manufacturing capacity of solar modules in the United States stood at nine gigawatts in 2022 and is expected to reach 60 gigawatts by 2026. Get notified via email when this statistic is updated.