Power produced through solar photovoltaic technology is an important form of renewable energy and also the focus of China’s current efforts to strengthen the global competitiveness of its strategic emerging industries. In this paper, a detailed analysis of the solar energy photovoltaic industry–on both the domestic and international levels–is conducted to assess the development of current and future trends, present state of the industry, and problems faced by China's solar photovoltaic industry. Furthermore, some suggestions and prospects for the healthy future development of the photovoltaic industry are also presented.