Solar
Power generation from solar PV increased by a record 320 TWh in 2023, up by 25% on 2022. Solar PV accounted for 5.4% of total global electricity generation, and it remains the third
Quarterly Solar Industry Update
In the first half of 2024, the United States produced 4.2 GW of PV modules—an increase of 75%, y/y—roughly evenly split between thin-film and crystalline silicon (c-Si)
Quarterly Solar Industry Update
In the first half of 2024, the United States produced 4.2 GW of PV modules—an increase of 75%, y/y—roughly evenly split between thin
New solar plants expected to support most U.S. electric generation
In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will continue to drive the growth of U.S. power
Clean electricity could surpass 50% of generation
Solar growth bolsters other clean energy sources after 90 GW of new solar capacity was deployed over the last two years. Big solar
A Decade of Growth in Solar and Wind Power: Trends Across the
Solar and wind energy will lead the growth in U.S. power generation for at least the next two years, according to EIA estimates. This report uses data from the EIA to analyze
Solar PV Energy Factsheet
Solar energy can be harnessed two primary ways: photovoltaics (PVs) are semiconductors that generate electricity directly from sunlight, while solar thermal technologies use sunlight to heat
Solar
Power generation from solar PV increased by a record 320 TWh in 2023, up by 25% on 2022. Solar PV accounted for 5.4% of total global electricity
Spring 2024 Solar Industry Update
In May 2023, solar produced 7.5% of all U.S. electricity production, and solar produced over 5% of all U.S. electricity production from March through October of 2023.
Clean electricity could surpass 50% of generation this April
Solar growth bolsters other clean energy sources after 90 GW of new solar capacity was deployed over the last two years. Big solar generation grew by more than 58% in January
A Decade of Growth in Solar and Wind Power:
Solar and wind energy will lead the growth in U.S. power generation for at least the next two years, according to EIA estimates.
Annual percentage change in solar energy generation
Percentage change in solar energy generation relative to the previous year. Data source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – Learn more about this
Growth of photovoltaics
From 2016 to 2022, PV has seen an annual capacity and production growth rate of around 26%, doubling approximately every three years.
New solar plants expected to support most U.S. electric
In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will continue to drive the growth of U.S. power
Annual percentage change in solar energy generation
Percentage change in solar energy generation relative to the previous year. Data source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World
Solar PV Energy Factsheet
Solar energy can be harnessed two primary ways: photovoltaics (PVs) are semiconductors that generate electricity directly from sunlight, while solar
Solar generation reaches new high
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the share of solar power is up from 5% to 7%. The IEA expects global PV module
Solar generation reaches new high
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the share of solar power is up from 5% to 7%. The IEA expects global PV module generation to increase by 1,800 TWh per