PV Installations & Market Data

There is a clear global trend toward accelerated installation of renewable energies. While countries such as Germany and the US invested early on in the expansion of wind and solar energy, thereby taking on a pioneering role, large emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil have also become heavily involved in this area in recent years. China in particular has shown particularly dynamic development since around 2010 and now dominates many areas of production, PV installations, and the installation of renewable energy technologies.

A key driver of this global expansion is the political framework: subsidy programs, legal requirements, and national expansion targets have proven to be decisive for the PV market and the expansion of photovoltaics in almost all countries. There is a growing trend toward viewing renewable energies not only as an ecological necessity, but also as an economic opportunity—both in terms of technological innovation and in terms of new jobs and energy independence.

Significant technological advances have also been made. The cost of photovoltaics has fallen dramatically in recent years, making it easier for many countries to enter the market. At the same time, the role of renewable energies is changing: in developed countries, the focus is increasingly on integration into the power grid, expansion of storage facilities, and making supply more flexible, while in developing and emerging countries, the focus is often still on basic access to electricity – frequently through decentralized, off-grid solutions.

Overall, it can be said that the energy transition has long been a global phenomenon. Despite regional differences in starting conditions and priorities, more and more countries are working to transform their energy systems – in some cases with astonishing speed and innovative power. The evaluation of PV data, PV installations, and PV dismantling statistics provides valuable insights into these developments and supports strategic decisions in the global solar market.