Latest Inventions on Science & Technology 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).