Major solar energy trends in 2025
One of the most significant trends in solar energy for 2025 is the continued improvement in photovoltaic (PV) efficiency. New materials and designs, such as tandem solar cells and
Global Market Outlook for Solar Power 2025-2029
In our most realistic scenario, we anticipate a 10% increase in installations to 655 GW in 2025, with annual growth rates remaining in the low double digits between 2027-2029, reaching 930
The Future of Solar Energy: Top Solar Energy Trends
Explore the future of solar in 2025—key trends, new tech, and policies driving global clean energy growth.
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
Spring 2025 Solar Industry Update
EIA projects that PV''s growth in 2023 (27 GWac) and 2024 (36 GWac) will continue in 2025 (39 GWac) and remain at similar levels in 2026 (36 GWac). In 2024, 24 states and territories
Solar Market Insight Report Q4 2025
In Q3 2025, the residential segment installed 1,088 MWdc of solar capacity, declining 4% year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. Despite an industry rush to bring projects online this year to
Solar Panel Trends in 2025: Pricing, Efficiency, and Changes
With improvements in manufacturing and supply chains, we expect solar panel price trends in 2025 to continue to decline. This makes solar energy more accessible and cost-effective for
Solar: predictions for 2025 | Wood Mackenzie
Drawing on insight from Lens Power, we''ve set out our view of the factors that will shape the year ahead – and beyond – in Global solar: four things to look for in 2025.
Trends in PV Applications 2025
China remained the dominant market, installing between 309 GW and 357 GW and accounting for nearly 60% of all new installations. The European Union followed with 66 GW, led by Germany (17.2
2025: A landmark year for solar energy – pv magazine International
The IEA-PVPS 2025 Snapshot of Global PV Markets reveals a pivotal moment for solar power: global PV capacity surpassed 2.2 TW, with more than 600 GW installed in 2024 alone. As