Renewable power generation capacity is measured as the maximum net generating capacity of power plants and other installations that use renewable energy sources to produce electricity. For most
Global renewable power capacity is expected to double between now and 2030, increasing by 4 600 gigawatts (GW). This is roughly the equivalent of adding
Global solar generation rose by 636 TWh in 2025, a 30% increase on output in the previous year. Despite much larger absolute additions, this was the fastest percentage growth in
The U.S. solar industry installed 43 GW of new capacity in 2025, the top source of new energy capacity for the fifth consecutive year.
What''s more, so far in 2025 solar power has accounted for 25% of Pakistan''s utility-supplied electricity, which makes it one of fewer than 20 nations globally that have sourced a quarter
We expect that wind power generation will grow 11% from 430 billion kWh in 2023 to 476 billion kWh in 2025. In 2023, the U.S. electric power sector produced 4,017 billion kilowatthours
Global renewable energy capacity grew by a record 510 GW in 2024, led by China, the U.S., Europe, and India — a new era in clean power growth.
Discover the latest renewable energy innovations revolutionizing solar, wind, storage, and grid technologies. Expert analysis of 25+ breakthrough
Renewables 2025 is the IEA''s main annual report on the sector. It presents the latest forecasts and analysis, based on recent policy and market
Europe recorded a surge in negative power prices in 2025 as solar and wind output outpaced demand and grid flexibility. Full analysis inside.
Renewable Energy Progress Tracker Explore electricity, heat and renewable fuels data from Renewables 2025 and renewables ambitions by 2030
Solar generation rose by 636TWh in 2025, marking the largest increase of any power source on record. Image: Ember. A record surge in solar generation met 75% of global electricity
Renewables play a critical role in clean energy transitions. The deployment of renewables for electricity generation, for heat production for
Uncertainties related to permitting and tax credit qualification caused delays for many projects. Photovoltaic (PV) solar accounted for 54% of all new
In CAISO, Solar Generation Jumps Again While Batteries Reshape Demand April 2025 saw another round of record solar and storage participation
In 2025, solar and wind dominated global energy growth, delivering around six times more new capacity than all other power sources combined and
The Global Energy Review 2026 Dataset includes 2023, 2024 and 2025 world aggregated data for total energy supply, electricity generation,
Solar power is set to account for more than half of new generating capacity installed in the US in 2025, with more than a third of new solar panels going to Texas. Solar''s rise has been
Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025-2029 6 May 2025 Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025–2029 provides an in-depth forecast and analysis of the global solar power sector,
In 2024, global cumulative PV capacity reached over 2.2 TW, with China alone surpassing 1 TW. At least 554 GW of new PV systems were commissioned in
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
Clean energy is now scaling fast enough to absorb rising global electricity demand, keeping fossil generation flat before its inevitable decline.
Renewable energy statistics 2025 provides datasets on power-generation capacity for 2015-2024, actual power generation for 2015-2023 and renewable energy balances for over 150 countries and areas for
The IEA-PVPS 2025 Snapshot of Global PV Markets reveals a pivotal moment for solar power: global PV capacity surpassed 2.2 TW, with more than
Solar accounted for 54% of new US generation capacity in 2025, retaining its position as the top technology for the fifth straight year, while PV and storage together made up 79% of new
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