“ Short supply and higher than anticipated electricity prices in the first half of 2018 will impede many markets outside China , due to changing global economics , ” said Edurne professor , research and analysis director at IHS Markit . “ installations in some regions might be delayed or even cancelled , because market prices are higher than were anticipated during the planning phase . ” However , global solar installation will reach a record 108 GW in 2018 , driven by demand from China , he said .
“Short supply and higher than anticipated module prices in the first half of 2018 will impede many markets outside China, due to worsening project economics,” said Edurne Zoco, research and analysis director at IHS Markit. “Projects in some regions might be delayed or even cancelled, because market prices are higher than were estimated during the planning phase.” However, global solar installation will reach a record 108 GW in 2018, driven by demand from China, he said.