China's Solar Industry Market Update and NEA Capacity Statistics

Source:PV Magazine

02 — Who / Subject

China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNMIA), National Energy Administration (NEA)

03 — Where / Locus

China

04 — When / Temporality

May 29, 2026

Verified: May 29, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Polysilicon and wafer prices remain stable as market activity weakens. China's newly installed solar capacity in April 2026 reached 9.52 GW, down 78.95% year on year. Total installed solar capacity in China reached 1.25 TW by the end of April 2026."

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Official data from the NEA indicates a significant slowdown in new solar installations in China, reflecting market saturation or policy shifts.

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