China export value of PV modules fell in May

Data recently released by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany showed that Germany’s PV power generation in 2025 rose 17.4% YoY to 70.1 billion kWh, accounting for 16% of the country’s total power generation. Both the power generation volume and its share hit new highs since relevant statistics began in 2018. Germany’s PV power generation recorded YoY growth of more than 10% for two consecutive years.

Japan's 'Green Investment Promotion Organization' has concluded its 27th utility-scale solar auction, awarding 79 MW across 11 projects against an expected 196 MW. The selected PV facilities range from 72 kW to 29.9 MW. The final average price settled at JPY 4.61/kWh, well below the JPY 8.68/kWh ceiling. Notably, the lowest bid was JPY 0.0/kWh for a 400 kW project, which likely already secured a private corporate power purchase agreement ('PPA') and utilized the auction merely to secure grid connection. This procurement follows the 26th round, which allocated 75.3 MW.

Germany fed 438.2 TWh into its public grid in 2025. While solar generation surged 17.4% to a record 70.1 TWh (nearly tying with natural gas), overall renewable output dipped slightly, reducing its grid share to 58.6%. Wind remained the top energy source despite a 3.6% drop to 131.3 TWh. Conversely, fossil fuel generation increased to a 41.4% share, largely driven by a 10.2% jump in gas-fired output. Germany also narrowed its net electricity import surplus to 19.4 TWh.