Solar panel manufacturers with high export share

Which country produces the most solar panels in the world?

The Asian industry continues to dominate the global ranking of solar panel manufacturers. Chinese companies hold eight of the top ten spots, including the entire podium. Who are the top 10 photovoltaic module producers in the world?

What are China's solar PV exports?

In 2021, the value of China’s solar PV exports was over USD 30 billion, almost 7% of China’s trade surplus over the last five years. In addition, Chinese investments in Malaysia and Viet Nam also made these countries major exporters of PV products, accounting for around 10% and 5% respectively of their trade surpluses since 2017.

Who is the largest solar panel manufacturer in the world?

JinkoSolar is the largest solar panel manufacturer in the world. The Shanghai-based company shipped 47.2GWp of solar panels in 2024's first six months, more than any other firm. JinkoSolar has 14 factories in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the US, and 57,000 employees, with 1,500 working in the firm's eight research and development centres.

What percentage of solar panels are made in China?

China produces 86% of the world’s solar panels each year, according to Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. In comparison, Europe and North America each produce around 2%. It therefore makes sense that eight of the world's nine largest solar manufacturers are based in China.