MIIT: Polysilicon Production Rises 53% YoY in H1 with Animation across PV Industry Chain

Published: Aug 4, 2022 13:26
In the first half of 2022, China's photovoltaic industry has achieved rapid growth as a whole under the background of carbon peaking and neutrality as well as accelerating application of clean energy around the globe.

In the first half of 2022, China's photovoltaic industry has achieved rapid growth as a whole under the background of carbon peaking and neutrality as well as accelerating application of clean energy around the globe. According to industry announcements and industry association estimates, the main sectors of the photovoltaic industry chain have maintained strong momentum during this period, with a year-on-year growth of more than 45%.

Domestic polysilicon output in the first half of the year was about 365,000 mt, a year-on-year increase of 53.4%.

Domestic silicon wafer production stood at around152.8GW, a year-on-year growth of 45.5%.

Domestic crystalline silicon battery output was close to135.5GW, a year-on-year increase of 46.6%.

The crystalline silicon module output was about 123.6GW, a year-on-year increase of 54.1%.

Overseas PV market demand remains strong, and both export volume and amount have risen. In the first half of the year, the export volume of modules reached 78.6GW, a year-on-year increase of 74.3%; the total export amount of photovoltaic products recorded about $25.9 billion, an increase of 113.1% year-on-year.

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