GW-scale solar energy in 2025

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Global solar installations surge 64% in first half of 2025

In the first six months of 2025, the world added 380 GW of new solar capacity — 64% higher than during the same period in 2024, when 232 GW were installed. In 2024, it took until
Solar and battery storage will lead new generation in

“We expect this trend will continue in 2025, with 32.5 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity to be added.
Solar Market Insight Report Q4 2025

We still anticipate a total of 41 GWdc of utility-scale solar to be built in 2025. And while we''ve increased our 2026 outlook by 9% to 36.1 GW, we''ve reduced our outlook for 2027 and 2028
U.S. Utility-Scale Solar, 2025 Data Update | Energy

U.S. Utility-Scale Solar, 2025 Data Update Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory compiled and synthesized empirical data on the U.S. utility-scale solar sector.
Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions

In 2024, generators added a record 30 GW of utility-scale solar to the U.S. grid, accounting for 61% of capacity additions last year. We expect this trend will continue in 2025, with 32.5 GW of new utility
Renewable electricity – Renewables 2025 – Analysis

Growth in utility-scale and distributed solar PV more than doubles, representing nearly 80% of worldwide renewable electricity capacity expansion. Low module costs, relatively efficient permitting processes
US solar tops 11.7 GW in a huge Q3 despite political

The US added 11.7 GW of solar in Q3 2025, pushing yearly totals past 30 GW, with most new installations happening in red states.
US may add 33 GW of solar in 2025, over half of planned new capacity

If completed as planned, solar would account for over 50% of the 64 GW that developers plan to commission this year, with battery storage, wind and natural gas accounting for virtually all of
EIA projects record 64 GW US power capacity buildout in 2025

Almost all of the new electric generation capacity added to the US grid in 2025 is emissions-free, with solar leading the way. The EIA has reported that the United States is projected
U.S. installs 14.5 GW of large-scale solar in the first half of 2025

The solar industry installed 14.5 GW of solar large-scale solar in the first half of 2025, according to data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).