Solar power outlook

What is the global market outlook for solar power 2024-2028?

Welcome to the Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028. For an established sector like solar, approaching double growth in one year was simply not part of any analyst’s script. But it happened in 2023. The world deployed 447 GW of new solar PV capacity last year; an incredible 87% more than

How big is the global solar market compared to 2022?

The world deployed 447 GW of new solar PV capacity last year; an incredible 87% more than 2022 and achieving a growth rate we haven’t seen since 2010, when the global solar market was only 4% of today’s size. In last year’s Global Market Outlook, we actually did anticipate growth for several reasons, but not as high as what was achieved.

What is a photovoltaic market outlook?

This photovoltaic market outlook serves as a reference for stakeholders within the industry, investors, policymakers, and economic analysts, providing a snapshot of the industry’s health to map its trajectory for innovation and growth in the coming years. What data is used in this Photovoltaic Market Outlook?

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.

Will China's solar market grow in 2024?

For 2024, our Medium Scenario forecasts a global growth rate of 22% to a market size of 544 GW, approximately 100 GW more than in 2023 (see Fig. 4). As we’ve seen in recent years, current global market forecasting will depend largely on getting China’s solar deployment right due to its outstanding position in the global PV landscape.

What is the size of the global solar market?

The global solar market is growing exponentially. It took around a decade for world-wide solar capacity to reach 1 TW in 2012, and it is expected to more than double to 2.3 TW by 2025.