In 2017, global solar installations increased by 98.9 GW, with China leading the way

According to the first statistics of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (SolarPower Europe), the annual global solar installed capacity reached 98.
9 GW in 2017, with China leading the global market
.

In 2017, global solar installations increased by 98.
9 GW, with China leading the way

Total installed capacity in 2017 increased by 29.
3%
from 76.
5 GW in 2016.
Last year, the global market was driven by increased deployments in China and India, which together account for more than
63% of global installations.
China is the global PV leader, adding 52.
8 GW of PV plant capacity, up 53% year-on-year, followed by the US deploying 11.
8 GW, while India ranked third with an increase of 9.
6 GW of capacity
.

According to the statistics released, the European solar market increased by 28.
4% last year, led by Turkey, with 8.
6 GW of new photovoltaic power generation installed capacity, of which at least 1.
79 GW
of grid-connected capacity.
The Turkish solar market grew by 213%, making it the largest market
in Europe.
The second largest solar installer in Europe is Germany with a deployment of 1.
75 GW, while the UK ranks third
.

"However, there is still a lot of work to be done
if the EU is to keep pace with solar developments in other parts of the world.
" Christian Westermeier, president of the European Photovoltaic Industry Association, said
.

James Watson, CEO of the association, urged the EU to remove trade barriers and provide strong framework support
for small-scale solar markets.

The European Photovoltaic Industry Association notes that all data provided are preliminary
.
Solar Photovoltaics Germany, which is expected to take place in June this year, will release final statistics for 2017, as well as a five-year solar demand forecast
for 2018-2022.

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