World solar power capacity

New report: World installed 600 GW of solar in 2024, could be

By the end of 2024, solar PV made up 46% of global renewable capacity, with 2.2 TW installed. By 2030, we expect global installed solar PV capacity to exceed 7 TW by 2030. This would

Virginia targets surplus interconnection capacity in first-of-its-kind

Virginia lawmakers have passed the FAST Act, establishing a pilot program for surplus interconnection capacity at solar facilities to expedite clean energy deployment.

Solar and wind assets achieve 5 TWh generation mark

Output from Australia''s large-scale renewable energy sector continues to climb with the nation''s utility PV and wind assets generating a total of 5.0 TWh in February, delivering an 11%

Solar power by country

OverviewGlobal use figuresAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

Many countries and territories have installed significant solar power capacity into their electrical grids to supplement or provide an alternative to conventional energy sources. Solar power plants use one of two technologies: • Photovoltaic (PV) systems use solar panels, either on rooftops or in ground-mounted solar farms, converting sunlight directly into electric power.

WoodMac warns of lithium supply deficit by 2028

Global lithium demand could exceed 13 million tonnes by 2050 under an accelerated energy transition, more than double base case projections, according to Wood Mackenzie''s latest

Massachusetts boosts solar, cuts energy efficiency in state energy

By utilizing clean energy solutions like solar, we can create a more resilient energy grid and help lower energy costs for everyone—even for those without solar themselves." On Friday, the

Arevon''s 430-MW project increased Missouri''s solar capacity by nearly

Arevon Energy broke ground on the 430-MWDC Kelso Solar Project in May 2025. Arevon developed, built and will own and operate the Kelso Solar Project. The two-phase facility, Arevon''s

Renewable energy statistics 2025

Newsletter The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) produces comprehensive, reliable datasets on renewable energy capacity and use worldwide. Renewable energy statistics 2025

Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025: Solar Power Leads Buildout of

The world''s renewable power capacity reached 4,448 GW by the end of 2024. In comparison, the figure stood at 1,851 GW in 2015, indicating that over the past decade, renewable capacity has increased

EIA: 62% more renewable energy capacity is coming in 2026

Solar capacity would also handily exceed coal (163,425.8 MW) and more than double nuclear power (98,451.5 MW), although the latter two sources would still have significantly higher

Global solar installations surge 64% in first half of 2025

The rapid expansion of solar capacity in recent years has made it the fastest growing source of new electricity generation. In 2024, global solar output rose by 28% (+469 TWh) compared

Moree Solar Farm tops NEM capacity factor leaderboard

The 56 MW Moree Solar Farm in New South Wales recorded the highest capacity factor of all solar farms in the National Electricity Market in 4Q 2025, according to the BloombergNEF

OUKITEL Unveils Rugged Devices for MWC 2026: Durability & Power

Discover OUKITEL''s rugged lineup at MWC 2026, featuring durable smartphones, tablets, and solar-powered laptops designed for harsh environments.

Solar Energy – SEIA

Solar power is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. Solar energy is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available, and the U.S. has some of the

Uttarakhand Crosses One GW Solar Capacity Milestone

Uttarakhand has surpassed one gigawatt (GW) of installed solar power capacity, a milestone that reinforces the state''s transition to clean energy and energy self?reliance. The state''s

SEIA: US installed 57.6 GWh of new energy storage capacity in 2025

Standalone storage made up nearly 30 GWh of new capacity added in 2025, while storage paired with solar accounted for 20 GWh. The residential energy storage sector added 3.1

Record Solar Growth Positions Africa at the Global Energy Frontier

The shift towards renewable energy has gathered decisive momentum in recent years, with solar photovoltaic power now leading global electricity capacity additions. According to the

Sineng Electric to Supply Central Inverter Solutions to Egypt''s 1.65

Sineng Electric, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, has signed an agreement with Hassan Allam to supply 249 MW of central inverters to the Benban Solar Park, a landmark solar

Meta signs PPA on 441-MW Texas solar project portfolio

Meta signed another PPA on Zelestra''s Skull Creek Solar Plant in Texas in early February. Through Zelestra alone, Meta has PPAs for 1.2 GW DC of solar power supporting data

Karnataka Government Launches Anantha Scheme for Solar Micro

Karnataka government announces the Anantha Scheme to establish solar micro-grids in all gram panchayats through a PPP model. The initiative targets 4000MW annual electricity