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How has the photovoltaic industry performed in China in 2023?

The first half of 2023 has shown a significant increase in the performance of the photovoltaic (PV) industry in China. This report provides an analysis of the industry’s performance during this period, focusing on the export and production volumes of PV products.

Is China's photovoltaic industry on a fast track of development?

[SHI BUFA/FOR CHINA DAILY] China's photovoltaic or PV industry is on a fast track of development with new installations and exports hitting record highs, and will stay resilient amid mounting challenges from fiercer global competition and trade uncertainties, experts said.

How big is photovoltaic power generation in China?

According to data released by the National Energy Administration, the cumulative total installed capacity of photovoltaic power generation in China in 2020 was 253GW, a year-on-year increase of 23.8%. As photovoltaics gradually enter the era of parity and 14-five-year plan, the installed capacity will show a more rapid growth trend.

Which solar PV manufacturers can compete with China?

The only other solar PV manufacturers from other countries that can compete with China on scale are Hanwha Q Cells and LG Electronics from the Republic of Korea and First Solar in the United States.

How will China's photovoltaic industry grow in 2019?

As photovoltaics gradually enter the era of parity and 14-five-year plan, the installed capacity will show a more rapid growth trend. According to the incomplete statistics of CPIA, 16 enterprises in China's photovoltaic industry completed 18 financing projects in 2019, with a corresponding financing scale of 36.27 billion yuan.

Does China own the world's photovoltaic supply chain?

"With a complete photovoltaic industry chain and comparatively low production costs, China owns a majority of the world's PV supply chain. The country now supplies over 78 percent of the world's crystalline silicon and more than 90 percent of the globe's silicon wafers," Jiang said.