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Record-breaking 1.7 GW of US community solar installed in 2024

19 February 2025

The US community solar market installed a record-breaking 1.7 GWdc of capacity in 2024, a 35% increase from 2023, according to a new report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA). However, with policy uncertainty at both national and state levels, long-term growth hangs in the balance.

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Brazil power market to install 115 GW of new capacity by 2034

14 August 2024

The Brazilian power market is expected to install 115 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity by 2034, primarily driven by the rise of free market demand. Wind and solar energy will spearhead growth, with 61 GW of utility and distributed solar and 24 GW of onshore wind projects due to be added in the next 10 years.

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US community solar market to break 14 GWdc of cumulative capacity by 2029

08 August 2024

7.3 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of total new community solar installations are expected to come online in existing state markets by 2029 in the US, according to the latest report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA). Cumulative national community solar installations will break 14 GWdc by 2029.

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Tesla takes Sungrow’s crown as lead global producer of battery energy storage systems in 2023

08 August 2024

Telsa has overtaken Sungrow as lead producer in the battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator market with a 15% market share in 2023.

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Global PV inverter shipments grew by 56% in 2023 to 536 GWac

06 August 2024

Global PV inverter shipments grew by 56% to 536 gigawatts alternating current (GWac) in 2023, reflecting a strong year for the broader solar industry. The top 10 global PV inverter vendors accounted for 81% of the market.

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Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc

25 July 2024

Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 gigawatts direct current (GWdc), reflecting a strong year for utility-scale solar in most regions across the world.

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South America to see onshore wind capacity double in the next 10 years

09 July 2024

South America’s cumulative onshore wind capacity will double to 79 GW in the next 10 years as developers install 40 GW of new capacity by 2033.

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Solar and wind uptake to reach 5.4 TWac from 2024 to 2033

08 July 2024

From 2024 to 2033, developers will bring more than 5.4 terawatts (TWac) of new solar and wind capacity online, increasing the cumulative global total to 8 TWac, as the world endeavours to electrify economies and meet decarbonisation targets.

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Chinese companies dominate Wood Mackenzie’s solar PV module manufacturer rankings

11 June 2024

Nine out of the top 12 manufacturers in Wood Mackenzie’s new global solar PV module manufacturer rankings are Chinese companies.

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China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023

01 May 2024

China accounted for 65% of global wind capacity in 2023, which pushed four Chinese wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEM) into the top five global rankings, a first for the sector. With a record of 16.3 gigawatts (GW) capacity installed, Goldwind maintained the leading position for the second consecutive year.

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Record-breaking 1.7 GW of US community solar installed in 2024

Brazil power market to install 115 GW of new capacity by 2034

US community solar market to break 14 GWdc of cumulative capacity by 2029

Tesla takes Sungrow’s crown as lead global producer of battery energy storage systems in 2023

Global PV inverter shipments grew by 56% in 2023 to 536 GWac

Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc

South America to see onshore wind capacity double in the next 10 years

Solar and wind uptake to reach 5.4 TWac from 2024 to 2033

Chinese companies dominate Wood Mackenzie’s solar PV module manufacturer rankings

China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023

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