Solar electricity capacity by country, around the world
The average for 2022 based on 189 countries was 5.64 million kilowatts. The highest value was in China: 393.03 million kilowatts and the lowest value was in Bermuda: 0 million kilowatts. The
Global Solar Atlas
The Global Solar Atlas provides a summary of solar power potential and solar resources globally.
Country Rankings
This dashboard ranks countries/areas to their renewable energy power capacity or electricity generation. The data can be further refined based on region, technology or year of interest.
Global renewable power generation and change by technology, 2024
Global renewable power generation and change by technology, 2024 and 2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.
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
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.
Solar power generation, 2025
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
Renewable Energy
This interactive chart shows the amount of energy generated from solar power each year. Solar generation at scale – compared to hydropower, for example – is a relatively modern renewable
35 Latest Solar Power Statistics, Charts & Data [2026]
In this article, with the help of charts and key statistical data, we reveal the latest solar power statistics that demonstrate how the industry has grown so far, and the outlook and potential for
35 Latest Solar Power Statistics, Charts & Data [2026]
Key FactsGlobal Solar Energy StatisticsSolar Power Statistics by CountrySolar Energy vs Fossil FuelsUs Solar Panel StatisticsSolar Energy Industry & Job StatisticsOutlook: The Future of Solar PowerThe Final WordData SourcesSolar power is becoming an increasingly popular option for home and business owners due to its many benefits. With solar panels, you can reduce your energy costs, help the environment, and even make money by selling excess power back to the grid. In this article, we''ve listed some interesting solar power statistics that will give you a better ideaSee more on theroundup Published: Feb 11, 2022Global Solar Atlas
Global Solar Atlas
The Global Solar Atlas provides a summary of solar power potential and solar resources globally.
Solar power generation world comparison chart
Utility-scale solar installations are now cheaper than all other forms of power generation in many parts of the world and will continue to replace older, dirtier power plants that run on coal and
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.
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