World''s largest offshore solar farm fully connects to China''s power
China''s first gigawatt-level offshore photovoltaic (PV) project, the world''s largest open-sea solar installation, has been fully connected to the grid.
China's annual solar additions jumped from 55 GW in 2021 to 88 GW in 2022 (+60%), surged to 216 GW in 2023 (+145%), and then reached 278 GW in 2024 (+29%). Of the 278 GW added capacity, 57% (159 GW) came from centralized installations and 43% (118 GW) came from distributed systems.
Global consultancy Rystad Energy expects 255 GW new solar PV installation from China in 2024, which is at the same level as the forecast after adjustment. Another surge in installation toward the end of the year is also expected, of around 20 GW from November and 50 GW from December, it said.
Planned solar capacity projects will likely lead to continued growth in China's solar capacity. More than 720 GW of solar capacity are in development: about 250 GW under construction, nearly 300 GW in pre-construction phases, and 177 GW of announced projects, according to the Global Solar Power Tracker compiled by Global Energy Monitor.
China is advancing a nearly 1.3 terawatt (TW) pipeline of utility-scale solar and wind capacity, leading the global effort in renewable energy buildout. This is in addition to China's already operating 1.4 TW of solar and wind capacity, nearly 10% of which (141 gigawatts (GW)) came online in 2024.
PDF version includes complete article with source references. Suitable for printing and offline reading.
Download detailed specifications, case studies, and technical data sheets for our ESS containers and containerized PV systems.
15 Rue des Énergies Renouvelables
Paris 75015, France
+33 1 84 83 72 76
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM CET