Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think
Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine
The momentum of the solar energy transition
Decarbonisation plans across the globe require zero-carbon energy sources to be widely deployed by 2050 or 2060. Solar energy is the most widely available energy resource on Earth, and
Solar and wind are covering all new power demand in
Solar and wind growth met all new power demand in 2025, pushing fossil generation to stall for the first time since the pandemic.
Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the
In our STEO forecast, utility-scale solar is the fastest-growing source of electricity generation in the United States, increasing from 290 BkWh in 2025 to 424 BkWh by 2027.
The remarkable rise of solar power
Global energy generation from solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, which convert sunlight into electricity, rose by 270 terawatt hours (TWh), marking a 26% rise on the previous year. While solar
How Renewable Energy Could Emerge on Top After the Pandemic
The short-term prospects for wind and solar power look rocky amid the economic upheaval of the coronavirus. But long term, renewables could emerge stronger than ever, especially
Solar power is finally taking off. But is it moving fast enough?
Solar power is spreading at record rates. Despite this progress, renewable energy strategist Rebecca Collyer says we need to move faster to avert climate disasters.
Global renewable capacity is set to grow strongly, driven by solar PV
Renewable sources of electricity generation are continuing to grow strongly around the world, with global capacity expected to more than double by 2030, according to the IEA''s latest
Solar Energy''s Five-Year Surge Signals A Global Structural Shift
Over the past five years, this sustained growth has shifted solar from a supplemental resource to a dominant source of new power generation, driven by falling technology costs, rising
Solar has been the world''s fastest growing power source for 20 years
The continuing growth of solar means clean power—including nuclear and bioenergy—is on track to expand faster than the world''s overall electricity demand, according to Ember.