Worldwide installations of solar PV are now producing more than 1% of the global electricity use.
According to greentechsolar, by the end of 2014, cumulative installed capacity for solar PV globally amount to at least 177 GW, up from nearly 140 GW in 2013. This is about 10 times more than the installed capacity in 2008.
Source: International Energy Agency's Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme, IEA PVPS
Global solar PV market continues to grow, but last year's performance didn't quite meet expectations. Preliminary data shows that global PV market saw only a modest increase year over year - from an increase of 37.6GW in 2013 to 38.7GW in 2014.
The market in Europe decreased significantly, while in China, the solar PV market saw significant growth although it did not hit the 14GW target some believed it could have reached.
Modest global PV expansion
This year, China's National Energy Administration announced the country plans to install as much as 17.8GW of solar projects in 2015. The world's largest polluter has also put a new policy focus on distributed solar and innovative financing tools to help meet its goals.
Top three in terms of new solar installations (2014):
There are 19 countries that currently produce at least 1% of their electricity from solar PV, with top spots helmed by:
PV development in 2014 remained concentrated in 40 countries. Source: IEA PVPS
The Green Mechanics: All these reports and signs indicate the global PV market will continue on an upward trend for years to come. Exactly how much growth and where it will take place is less certain though. Still, this should be an encouraging piece of report.
According to greentechsolar, by the end of 2014, cumulative installed capacity for solar PV globally amount to at least 177 GW, up from nearly 140 GW in 2013. This is about 10 times more than the installed capacity in 2008.
Source: International Energy Agency's Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme, IEA PVPS
Global solar PV market continues to grow, but last year's performance didn't quite meet expectations. Preliminary data shows that global PV market saw only a modest increase year over year - from an increase of 37.6GW in 2013 to 38.7GW in 2014.
The market in Europe decreased significantly, while in China, the solar PV market saw significant growth although it did not hit the 14GW target some believed it could have reached.
Modest global PV expansion
This year, China's National Energy Administration announced the country plans to install as much as 17.8GW of solar projects in 2015. The world's largest polluter has also put a new policy focus on distributed solar and innovative financing tools to help meet its goals.
Top three in terms of new solar installations (2014):
- China - 10.9 GW
- Japan - 9.7 GW
- United States - 6.2 GW
There are 19 countries that currently produce at least 1% of their electricity from solar PV, with top spots helmed by:
- Italy - 7.92%
- Greece - 7.6%
- Germany- 7.0%
Note: The IEA calculated production figures based on each country's cumulative PV capacity at the end of 2014, project siting and average weather conditions.
PV development in 2014 remained concentrated in 40 countries. Source: IEA PVPS
The Green Mechanics: All these reports and signs indicate the global PV market will continue on an upward trend for years to come. Exactly how much growth and where it will take place is less certain though. Still, this should be an encouraging piece of report.
- Reference: Greentech Media
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