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Which country produces the most solar panels in the world?

The Asian industry continues to dominate the global ranking of solar panel manufacturers. Chinese companies hold eight of the top ten spots, including the entire podium. Who are the top 10 photovoltaic module producers in the world?

What percentage of solar panels are made in China?

China produces 86% of the world’s solar panels each year, according to Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. In comparison, Europe and North America each produce around 2%. It therefore makes sense that eight of the world's nine largest solar manufacturers are based in China.

What are the top 20 solar panel manufacturers in the world?

The top 20 solar panel manufacturers in the world include Sunpower, Hanwha Q Cells, and RECSolar due to their overall performance.

Where are solar panels made?

The Shanghai-based company has 14 factories in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the US, and 57,000 employees – of whom 1,500 work in the firm's eight research and development centres. China produces 86% of the world’s solar panels each year, according to Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.

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