Global solar capacity set to pass one terawatt mark by 2023

Michael Holder
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But policy changes in China mean significantly lower short term demand for PV than previously expected, according to gtmresearch

Global solar capacity is expected to pass the one terawatt mark by 2023, although recent policy changes in China have led to a significant downgrade of installation forecasts in the short term, according...

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