China installed 43.6 GW of solar capacity in 2018, down from a record-breaking 53 GW the previous year, but more than the 40 GW that had been predicted following cuts to subsidies. According to data from the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), 20 GW of large-scale, ground-mounted solar was installed after the 5/31 New Policy was announced, while the amount of solar lost before reaching customers 2017 was halved to 3% compared with last year. In addition, CPIA said cell production and wafers volumes rose 21.1% and 19.1% respectively.
China installed 43.6 GW of solar capacity in 2018, down from a record-breaking 53 GW the previous year, but more than the 40 GW that had been predicted following cuts to subsidies. According to data from the China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA), 20 GW of large-scale, ground-mounted solar was installed after the 5/31 New Policy was announced, while the amount of solar lost before reaching customers last year was halved to 3% compared with 2017. In addition, CPIA said cell production and wafers volumes rose 21.1% and 19.1% respectively.