India, the United States (US), and West Asia are projected to add 100 Gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity by 2025, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie, while China is expected to maintain its dominance in the solar sector. The research indicates that after two years of declining solar panel prices due to global overcapacity, module prices are set to rise this year, compensating for the significant profit losses experienced by manufacturers. Wood Mackenzie emphasizes that emerging solar hubs in India, the US, and West Asia will contribute substantially to global solar manufacturing capacity.
The report also highlights the transition to advanced solar technologies. TOPCon and Heterojunction (HJT) will dominate utility-scale applications by 2025, replacing the older p-type Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact (PERC) technology. This shift promises improved module efficiencies and higher power densities. However, the global solar industry must navigate a more uncertain policy landscape, especially as many countries will have new administrations following elections in 2024 that may adopt more conservative climate agendas. Such uncertainty, combined with protectionist policies and local content mandates, poses challenges for solar project development. As of January 20, 2025, India’s total non-fossil fuel-based capacity has reached 217.62 GW.
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