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Global Solar Power Capacity Additions 2025

Completed · Last reported Dec 2025

Source: PV Magazine USA

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In 2025, a record 511 GW of solar power capacity was added globally, making solar the fastest-growing renewable energy source. This addition contributed to a total renewable power capacity of 5.14 TW worldwide, with solar accounting for around 2.4 TW. The growth was led by Asia, with significant increases in Africa and the Middle East as well.

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Solar, Power Generation (CCGT)
Updated
22 Jul 2026
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PV Magazine USA

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The project “Global Solar Power Capacity Additions 2025” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector. Taiyo aggregates data on it from PV Magazine USA.

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In 2025, a record 511 GW of solar power capacity was added globally, making solar the fastest-growing renewable energy source. This addition contributed to a total renewable power capacity of 5.14 TW worldwide, with solar accounting for around 2.4 TW. The growth was led by Asia, with significant increases in Africa and the Middle East as well.

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2026-04-05

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