CPIA Predicts Slowdown in China's PV Installations by 2026, MIIT Aims to Tackle Industry Competition

Published: Feb 7, 2026 17:17

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The China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) predicts that China's new PV installations are expected to pull back in 2026, ranging between 180 GW and 240 GW. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the average annual new PV installations are projected to reach 238 GW to 287 GW. Wang Shijiang, Deputy Director of the Electronic Information Department at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), emphasized that the core task this year is to address the cut-throat competition in the PV industry.

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