Bangladesh, June 24 -- China has once again demonstrated its global dominance in solar energy, setting a new benchmark in renewable energy expansion. In May 2025, the country installed a staggering 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity-more than any other country has managed in the entire year. This figure, released by Chinas National Energy Administration on June 23, not only reflects Beijings continued push for renewable energy but also raises concerns about the long-term health of the solar manufacturing industry in the face of regulatory, economic, and geopolitical headwinds.

The sheer scale of Chinas May installation is almost difficult to comprehend. For perspective, the total global solar capacity added in all of 2023 was appr...