Ji Fan Gao

Chamber of Commerce

Manufactures and supplies solar photovoltaic modules

Global Solar Council is an international non-profit organization representing the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry, including corporate members and associations across more than 40 countries and over 97% of installed solar capacity worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. Its mission includes promoting transformative policies, fostering knowledge exchange, building capacity, and encouraging collaboration among stakeholders across the solar value chain. The council focuses on improving access to low-cost, long-term financing, addressing the finance gap in emerging markets, and advocating for innovative financial mechanisms and infrastructure upgrades. It established a finance task force and launched the International Solar Finance Group to unite banks, investors, and multilateral development banks in lowering capital costs for solar projects. Workforce development is a priority, with partnerships to develop and promote solar training standards that ensure safety, technical competence, and workforce mobility for utility-scale solar PV technicians. The council also produces market outlook reports and position papers on topics such as grid integration, battery storage, and solar financing, and provides resources and standards to unite stakeholders dedicated to expanding solar energy worldwide. Founded in 2015, the organization serves as the unified voice of the solar PV sector, advocating for accelerated solar deployment to meet climate and energy goals. The CEO of the company is Sonia Dunlop.