Wind and solar power generation hit record highs last
In a nutshell: The amount of global electricity generated by wind and solar energy power reached a record 12% last year, up from 10% in 2021,
Annual change in solar energy generation
Change in energy generation relative to the previous year, measured in terawatt-hours and using the substitution method.
In 2024, the United States produced more energy than ever before
Biofuels, wind, and solar production each set records in 2024, contributing to record total renewable energy production in the United States.
2023 was a record-breaking milestone for photovoltaic
Globally, 347 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity were added to power generation in 2023, which has made it a record-breaking year
Solar, storage to lead record 86 GW of US capacity in 2026
Solar power continues its run as the fastest-growing source of new generation. Developers plan to add 43.4 GW of utility-scale solar in 2026, a 60% increase over the record-setting 27.2 GW
Renewable energy statistics 2025
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Solar and storage both set new records for annual installations in 2023, with developers adding nearly 20 GW of new solar and almost 8 GW of new storage.
Record-Breaking Year for Solar Power Generation:
Globally, 347 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity were added to power generation in 2023, which has made it a record-breaking year
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