Top 10 Global Solar Module Shipments in 2023: Chinese Companies Take Eight Spots
In 2023, Chinese companies dominated the top eight of global solar module shipments, with LONGi Green Energy, JinkoSolar, and Trina Solar leading the top three, totaling over 200 GW.
Top 10 Global Solar Module Shipments in 2023
According to data from PV InfoLink and Wood Mackenzie, the 2023 global solar module shipment rankings are as follows (in GW):
- 1. LONGi Green Energy: ~60.0 GW
- 2. JinkoSolar: ~58.5 GW
- 3. Trina Solar: ~55.0 GW
- 4. JA Solar: ~45.0 GW
- 5. Canadian Solar: ~32.0 GW
- 6. Chint Solar: ~28.0 GW
- 7. Tongwei Solar: ~25.0 GW
- 8. Risen Energy: ~22.0 GW
- 9. First Solar (USA): ~20.0 GW
- 10. Hanwha Qcells (South Korea): ~18.0 GW
Key Points
- Chinese Dominance: Eight of the top ten companies are Chinese, with total shipments of approximately 325.5 GW, accounting for about 85% of the top ten total.
- Top Concentration: The top three (LONGi, Jinko, Trina) shipped about 173.5 GW combined, representing over 45% of the top ten total.
- Non-Chinese Companies: Only First Solar (USA) and Hanwha Qcells (South Korea) made the list; no European companies entered the top ten.
- Growth Trend: Global solar module shipments grew by approximately 60% year-on-year in 2023, driven mainly by demand from China and Europe.
Data Notes
Data sourced from PV InfoLink and Wood Mackenzie full-year 2023 statistics; some figures are estimates. Rankings are based on external module shipments, excluding captive use. Unit: Gigawatts (GW), 1 GW = 1000 MW.
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