The 2012 figure may yet be upwardly revised by 1-2GW, leaving the world with another record year on its hands, according to the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA), which provided the estimate.
EPIA initially pegged 2011 additions at 27.7GW, only to later revise it to 31.3GW.
However, if the 2012 figure holds static, it would be the first time in years that the industry has not topped its effort from the previous year.
