Recording of Monday, June 22, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Conferences 2026 | Language: English | Duration: 4:39 .

Global Solar Market Growth and Insights

The global solar photovoltaic market has reached a significant milestone, surpassing three terawatts of installed capacity with an addition of 664 gigawatts last year. Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar PV and Battery Storage Industry Association, opened the session at the InterSolar and Smarter E Conference 2026, focusing on the Global Solar Market Outlook. This session emphasizes the solar industry’s essential role in addressing the global energy crisis and its potential for economic growth. A critical feature of the session is the launch of the Global Solar Outlook, an annual report created by Solar Power Europe in partnership with the Global Solar Council and InterSolar Europe. Michael Schmeller, Director of Market Intelligence at Solar Power Europe, will present the latest statistics and market data which are vital for stakeholders' business strategies. The event will include insights into the Chinese solar market and a panel discussion on the synergy between solar energy and battery storage, highlighting their collective impact on industry advancement.

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Speaker

Sonia Dunlop
CEO
Global Solar Council

Talk of session: Global Solar Market Outlook: What is Powering Sustained Solar Growth Around the World?

After another record year for global PV installations in 2025 - largely driven by China - the outlook for 2026 is more complex. Policy shifts in China, political headwinds in mature markets and rising geopolitical tensions are altering growth dynamics, while emerging markets are showing accelerated growth on the back of low-cost modules. This session brings together leaders from major solar markets to assess risks, opportunities and strategies in the context of sustained global expansion.

Key topics:

• Launch of the Global Solar Market Outlook 2026-2030
• China's new solar strategy and policy
• Growth drivers in emerging markets
• Positioning solar in a shifting geopolitical landscape

Further Talks of this session:

Global Solar Market Outlook Launch

Speaker

Michael Schmela
Executive Advisor & Director of Market Intelligence
SolarPower Europe
Belgium

To Talk

The Solar & Storage Superpower: China's Next Chapter

Speaker

Corrine Lin
CEO
InfoLink Consulting Co,. Ltd.
China

To Talk

Executive Panel: How Has the New Energy Crisis Changed Solar Growth Dynamics Around the World

Speaker

To Talk