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Is solar PV a competitive source of new power generation capacity?

Solar PV is emerging as one of the most competitive sources of new power generation capacity after a decade of dramatic cost declines. A decline of 74% in total installed costs was observed between 2010 and 2018 (Figure 10).

Is solar PV a strategic renewable technology?

This report clearly points out that solar PV is one of the strategic renewable technologies needed to realise the global energy transformation in line with the Paris climate goals. The technology is available now, could be deployed quickly at a large scale and is cost-competitive.

What are the trends in solar PV technology?

A steady trend in technology improvements is observed, with crystalline solar PV being the dominant technology in the market. Increasing scales of production have also led to significant cost reductions in the per watt cost of solar modules.

How will solar PV transform the global electricity sector?

Alongside wind energy, solar PV would lead the way in the transformation of the global electricity sector. Cumulative installed capacity of solar PV would rise to 8 519 GW by 2050 becoming the second prominent source (after wind) by 2050.

Will ETS price improve solar PV development in China?

Fourthly, after the establishment of the Emission Trading (ETS) system in China in July 2021, the suitable ETS price would benefit the power producers and thus possibly further improve the large-scale development of solar PV for application in the power generation sector.

Is solar PV the fastest growing energy technology in 2021?

With a 37% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), solar PV emerged as the fastest growing energy technology and the one with the brightest prospects. The market size in 2021 represents a 18% increase from 2020 and a 445% growth compared to 10 years earlier.