The volume of global solar power capacity added this year looks set to be flat or down slightly on 2025 — potentially ending a two-decade run of steady expansion in annual additions. The slowdown is overwhelmingly a China phenomenon, after a deliberate policy reset slammed the brakes on that country’s exponential growth. But analysts caution against reading too much into the slowdown. It is expected to be more of a pause than a turning point. Installed capacity would still expand by a healthy 20% this year. India, Africa and other emerging markets are accelerating. And policy changes point more to an industry maturing than one stalling.
Solar Additions Slowed by China Reset, But Signals Still Positive
Growth in global solar additions is taking a pause this year, but most indicators are still flashing green.
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