Solar energy is exploding past, present & future breakthroughs
Solar power has shifted from niche technology to a central pillar of the global energy system, and the pace of change is only accelerating. Efficiency records are falling, manufacturing is scaling
Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025-2029
Global solar installations reached nearly 600 GW – an impressive 33% increase over the previous year – setting yet another record. Solar accounted for 81% of all new renewable energy
The momentum of the solar energy transition
Both solar power and wind energy see a higher learning rate than previous model versions. Based on recent estimates of panel lifetime, we assume that a solar panel lasts 30 years
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
Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the
We expect the combined share of generation from solar power and wind power to rise from about 18% in 2025 to about 21% in 2027. In our STEO forecast, utility-scale solar is the fastest
When will solar energy mature? | NenPower
Solar energy is on an impressive trajectory toward maturity, having evolved significantly over recent decades. Initially regarded as a niche segment, solar technology has established itself in
Solar energy
Solar PV is highly modular and ranges in size from small solar home kits and rooftop installations of 3-20 kW capacity, right up to systems with capacity in the hundreds of megawatts. It has democratised
End-of-Life Management for Solar Photovoltaics
A Berkeley Lab survey of U.S. solar industry professionals shows that the average operational lifespan of a solar panel has increased from around 20 years in 2007 to 25-35 years in 2025. Most PV
2026 Renewable Energy Industry Outlook | Deloitte Insights
Distributed growth: Distributed storage has grown fivefold since 2020 to 4.8 GW in 2024, with another 4 GW expected by 2026. 29 Virtual power plant enrollment—aggregated distributed energy resources
The Future of Solar Energy | MIT Energy Initiative
Because energy supply facilities typically last several decades, technologies in these classes will dominate solar-powered generation between now and 2050, and we do not attempt to look beyond