Where do solar PV exports come from?

The latest solar PV export data from the world’s largest exporter, China, by country or region of destination. Data updated on a monthly basis. An interactive chart showing monthly solar PV exports from China, the world's largest exporter, by selected country or region of destination. China's exports accocunt for 80% of global solar OV exports.

Does China Export solar panels?

China has at least 80% of the global market share in solar manufacturing capacity, making Chinese exports an important dataset for tracking the clean energy transition. In the first half of 2023, exports of solar panels from China grew by 34%, with 114 GW shipped worldwide, compared to 85 GW in the same period last year.

What percentage of solar modules are exported?

Assembled solar modules only, excluding cells which account for around 9% of exports by value. Methodology can be found with the dataset, below. The latest monthly solar PV export data from the world’s largest exporter, China, by country or region of destination.

Will solar power make China less dependent on energy imports?

The emphasis on solar power is the latest installment in a two-decade program to make China less dependent on energy imports. China’s solar exports have already drawn urgent responses.

How will China's Solar Exports affect Clean Power?

China currently produces around eight out of every ten solar panels, and the growth in Chinese exports has global implications for the scale-up of clean power. The data reveals that Europe accounted for 52.5% of the value of China’s solar exports in the first half of 2023.

How many solar panels does China Export in 2023?

Solar modules, which are fully assembled solar panels, accounted for 90% ($23.8 bn) of China’s total solar exports by value in the first half of 2023. Over the last 12 months, China exported 111 GW of solar modules to Europe, the same amount as the total installed PV capacity of the United States.