China's solar boom is slowing down: what the data shows

China has been the world's largest solar market for years, but new data from Carbon Brief shows the growth rate is starting to cool. Installed capacity is still rising in absolute terms, but the pace of new additions has dropped compared to previous record years. The chart in the article breaks down the numbers by year and highlights the shift in policy and grid constraints that are driving the slowdown. The slowdown matters because China's solar buildout has been a major driver of global renewable energy growth and falling solar panel costs. If China's deployment slows, it could affect global supply chains and the pace of coal displacement in the country's power sector. The article is a useful read for anyone tracking the real-world trajectory of solar energy and its impact on carbon emissions.