Global Solar Installations Surge 64% in First Half of 2025

According to new data from energy consultancy Ember, the world added nearly 380 GW of new solar capacity in the first half of 2025. This represents a 64% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The explosive growth confirms solar power’s role as the backbone of the global clean energy transition.

Solar adoption is accelerating from Asia to Europe and the Americas. Governments are setting more ambitious renewable targets. At the same time, businesses and homeowners are investing in solar to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions. This momentum is driving a surge in demand for reliable PV panel mounting solutions. Installers and developers are seeking safe, durable, and efficient ways to secure panels across diverse environments.

Why Solar Growth Matters Now

The surge in installations highlights three important trends:

• Energy Security: Solar reduces dependence on fossil fuels and imported energy, strengthening national resilience.
• Cost Savings: Declining panel prices and policy incentives make solar more affordable for both households and industries.
• Climate Action: Every new gigawatt of solar reduces millions of tons of CO₂ emissions, helping countries achieve net-zero goals.

As adoption spreads to rooftops, balconies, farms, and even floating systems, mounting technology becomes a crucial enabler of solar performance.

The Critical Role of Mounting Systems

While panels generate electricity, the mounting structure is the foundation that ensures safety, stability, and efficiency. Without strong mounts, solar systems face risks from wind, snow, or poor alignment—issues that can reduce output and shorten system lifespan. As solar installations diversify into rooftops, carports, and ground-mounted farms, demand for versatile and durable mounting solutions has never been higher.

Wanhos: Supporting the Global Solar Wave

As the world races toward 2030 climate targets, Wanhos stands as a trusted partner for EPC firms, distributors, and project developers worldwide. With more than a decade of experience in solar mounting technology, Wanhos provides solutions for:

• Rooftop installations (pitched, flat, and tile roof systems)
• Ground-mounted projects (fixed-tilt, adjustable, and utility-scale solutions)
• Carports and balcony solar systems for urban and residential needs
• Custom OEM/ODM support to meet local project requirements

Manufactured from AL6005-T5 aluminum and SUS304 stainless steel fasteners, Wanhos products are corrosion-resistant, easy to install, and certified under ISO, CE, and TÜV standards. Our systems are already deployed in large projects across Japan, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas—proving their reliability under diverse conditions.

Manufacturers like Wanhos are helping to meet this demand by providing certified pv panel mounting products that combine strength, flexibility, and ease of installation. This not only lowers project costs but also improves confidence for investors and end-users as solar becomes the fastest-growing source of new power worldwide.

Looking Ahead

The solar industry is entering a new era of scale. As capacity expands by hundreds of gigawatts each year, the need for professional and trusted installation hardware grows alongside it. Wanhos is ready to supply the innovation and durability that global partners demand—helping turn this record-breaking growth into long-term sustainable success.