Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the
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
Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025-2029
In our most realistic scenario, we anticipate a 10% increase in installations to 655 GW in 2025, with annual growth rates remaining in the low double digits between 2027-2029, reaching 930
U.S. Solar Market Trends 2025 – Record Growth & Risks
SEIA''s latest report highlights that 77% of all solar capacity installed in 2025 (year-to-date) has been in states won by President Trump, including 8 of the top 10 states for new installs.
Renewable Capacity Highlights 2025
Solar, in line with the previous year, accounted for the largest share of the global total, with a capacity of 1 865 GW. Renewable hydropower1 and wind energy accounted for most of the remainder, with total
Solar and wind are covering all new power demand
Solar and wind growth met all new power demand in 2025, pushing fossil generation to stall for the first time since the pandemic.
We expect solar will supply almost all growth in U.S. electricity
In our January Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which contains new forecast data through December 2025, we forecast new capacity will boost the solar share of total generation to
Share of electricity production from solar, 2025
Share of electricity production from solar, 2025 Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.
Solar Market Insight Report Q3 2025
The AD/CVD case on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, which began in April 2024 and was finalized on May 20th, 2025, increased module costs by
Renewable electricity – Renewables 2025 – Analysis
Growth in utility-scale and distributed solar PV more than doubles, representing nearly 80% of worldwide renewable electricity capacity expansion. Low module costs, relatively efficient permitting processes
Solar expected to be top source of new US generation through 2025
Solar expected to be top source of new US generation through 2025, adding 79 GW: EIA Solar''s total share of U.S. generation is expected to rise to 7% in 2025, compared with its 4% share...