Japan Solar Update: No.219 (Sept 21 ~ 25, 2026)
Shipments in the first half of 2026 increased year on year; deployment of residential and non-FIT PV systems through PPAs and other mechanisms are expected to drive further growth.
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- The Japanese Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA) released the PV module shipment statistics for the quarter from April to June 2026 (first quarter of FY 2026)
- Total module shipments in the quarter decreased 5% year on year (yoy) to 1,222 MW, and 1,204 MW of which was for domestic shipments, a drop of 5% yoy
- By application, the shipment for utility-scale applications decreased by 14% to 419 MW, the shipment for residential applications by 3% yoy to 360 MW, whereas the shipment for commercial applications grew steadily, showing an increase of 2% yoy to 420 MW
- Domestic shipments in the first half of the year (January to June 2026) increased 8% yoy to 2,753 MW, comprising 767 MW for residential applications, up 3% yoy; 979 MW for commercial applications, up 13%; and 1,003 MW for utility-scale applications, up 8% yoy
Figure 1 Japan’s total shipments of PV modules on an quarterly basis
Figure 1 Japan’s domestic shipments by application on a quarterly basis
Source: Materials from JPEA, complied by RTS Corporation
*Numbers listed in the figures above are rounded off to the first decimal place