According to solar PV research company PVinsights, worldwide shipments of solar modules in 2011 was around 25 GW, and the shipment year-over-year growth was around 40%. The top five solar module producers in 2011 were: Suntech, First Solar, Yingli, Trina, and Canadian. The top five solar module companies possessed 51.3% market share of solar modules, according to PVinsights' market intelligence report.
PVinsights stated that in 2011, worldwide shipments of solar photovoltaic modules reached around 25 GW, with an annual growth rate of approximately 40%. The top five companies dominating the solar panel market at that time were Suntech, First Solar, Yingli, Trina, and Canadian. These leading manufacturers accounted for a significant 51.3% share of the global solar module market.