Global Solar Council

Global Solar Council and Global Mayors organisation unite to scale rooftop solar in cities worldwide

GSC and the Global Covenant of Mayors have partnered to help cities worldwide accelerate rooftop solar and battery storage, connecting local leaders with the expertise, tools, and networks needed to deliver affordable, reliable clean energy for communities and scale solar to 300 million homes and businesses by 2030.

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Global Solar Council Launches AgriPV Taskforce to Unlock the Next Frontier of Solar Growth

New initiative, chaired by NextPower, will bring together industry leaders from both the solar and agriculture industry along with policymakers, researchers, developers, and farmers, to advance policies, share best practices, and build the foundations for a scalable global AgriPV market.

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Future Grid Simulator Beta Launch: Exclusive Access for GSC Members only

The Global Solar Council is pleased to provide members with exclusive early access to the Future Grid Simulator (GridSim) — the first digital tool developed by GSC and its partners to help demonstrate the role of solar in future energy systems.

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Africa Market Outlook for Solar PV: 2026-2029

The Africa Market Outlook 2026–2029 is the Global Solar Council’s flagship annual analysis of solar and storage deployment across the African continent. Building on the latest market data, project tracking, import flows and forward-looking modelling, the report provides an up-to-date picture of how solar markets are scaling, where growth is spreading, and what will determine the pace of future expansion through the end of the decade.

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Connecting the Sun

The ‘Position Paper: Connecting the Sun: Grid Integration,Battery Storage, Flexibility, Stability and Electrification’, published by the Global Solar Council (GSC) and supported by SMA Solar through the GSC's Grid & Storage Task Force, outlines a blueprint for modernizing electricity networks and scaling solar+storage to secure the clean energy transition.

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First Ever Industry Association for Battery Storage Launched

Global Solar Council has become the world’s first global industry association for battery storage alongside solar PV. This landmark expansion fills a critical gap, giving storage a unified global voice for the first time.

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Solar Investment Opportunities: Latin America

Explore the solar landscape in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. This report highlights market potential, key challenges, and policy recommendations to unlock investment and accelerate clean energy growth across the region.

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How to Finance Solar for All?

The ‘Position Paper: How to Finance Solar for All?’, published by the Global Solar Council (GSC) and chaired by Jinko Solar through the GSC Finance Task Force, outlines a blueprint for transforming global finance to enable truly inclusive and equitable solar deployment.

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Our Work

To fulfill our mission and vision, the GSC advocates for transformative policies, creates platforms for best practices and knowledge exchange, builds capacity and skills, and fosters network building and collaboration that can unlock the benefits of solar PV around the world.
Powering GSC’s efforts are workstreams on critical challenges and topics that are essential to accelerate the sustainable and cost-effective deployment of solar in countries worldwide.

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Become a Member!

The Global Solar Council is a uniquely positioned association, uniting the global solar industry across the value chain in mature and emerging markets globally. Representing and collaborating with our members is what drives our efforts to accelerate the deployment of solar PV in every corner of the world.
Join us as a member today to join our global community of corporate and association members dedicated to accelerating the solar revolution.

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