Global solar energy outlook
In the last few years, solar energy has been the main driver for renewable energy growth worldwide. In 2024, solar photovoltaic capacity additions surpassed 600 gigawatts, accounting for
In the last few years, solar energy has been the main driver for renewable energy growth worldwide. In 2024, solar photovoltaic capacity additions surpassed 600 gigawatts, accounting for
Weight of solar and wind in electricity production data. Data for solar and wind renewable energies in electricity production available in a map and excel file by country level.
The Energy Information Administration reports that utility-scale solar grew by 32%, while distributed solar increased by 15%, bringing their respective shares to nearly 5% and 2% of total
4.4% of our global energy comes from solar power. China generates more solar energy than any other country, with a current capacity of 308.5 GW. The US relies on solar for 3.9% of its
We expect the combined share of generation from solar power and wind power to rise from about 18% in 2025 to about 21% in 2027. In our STEO forecast, utility-scale solar is the fastest
This dataset contains yearly electricity generation, capacity, emissions, import and demand data for over 200 geographies. You can find more about Ember''s methodology in this
Together, solar was nearly 7% (6.91%) of total US electrical generation for the year. In December alone, electrical generation by utility-scale solar expanded by 42% compared to
In 2015, solar energy accounted for only one percent of the global electricity mix, but it has now risen to six percent. The trend is upward. But how fast is the expansion going, and which
Data and analysis including a list of solar power in every country in the world, countries with the most solar power, and countries that generate the highest percentage of their electricity from solar power.
– In Q1 2025, solar accounted for 10% of China''s total energy generation. • Renewable sources continue to capture a larger share of China''s growing electric capacity. – In 2011,
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