Snapshot 2025
34 countries installed more than 1 GW of new capacity in 2024; 23 countries now exceed 10 GW in total installed capacity. Utility-scale PV led global installations, but distributed PV remained strong in key
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Solar Power by Country 2026
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.
Solar power by country
The worldwide growth of photovoltaics is extremely dynamic and varies strongly by country. In April 2022, the total global solar power capacity reached 1 TW, increasing to 2 TW in 2024. The top
Global photovoltaic electricity production
Photovoltaic solar energy is enjoying steady global growth, driven by China, the United States, Europe and the rapid emergence of Brazil.
Renewable Energy Progress Tracker – Data Tools
Solar PV and wind account for 96% of all renewable capacity additions through 2030 because they are the most affordable options to add new capacity in almost every country in the
Top Solar Power Countries in 2025: Leading the Global Renewable
Explore the top solar power countries in 2025, including China, the U.S., India, Japan, and Germany, plus emerging leaders like Brazil and Australia, driving the global shift to sustainable
Solar energy status in the world: A comprehensive review
A comparison of the solar power status among countries and territories has been provided, considering their concentrated solar power and PV installed capacities for each continent.
Solar PV
Global solar photovoltaic capacity has grown from around 40 gigawatts in 2010 to approximately 2.2 terawatts in 2024. Only in that last year, installations increased by almost 40
Share of electricity production from solar
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
Solar Energy: Global Capacity and Growth Trends
Solar energy is the fastest-growing electricity source globally. Explore installed capacity, cost trends, top countries, technology types, and future projections.