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World’s Solar Capacity
▪ As of 2023, the world’s solar capacity has surged to 1,419 GW from 1.22 GW in 2000.
▪ Quantum dot solar cells with has shown 18.1% efficiency.
Global Market Share
✓ China – 43% (609 GW).
✓ U.S. – 10% (137.73 GW).
✓ Japan, Germany, India )- 5-6% each.
✓ China’s dominance in component manufacturing – (97% wafers, 89% cells, 83% modules).
