The U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database
Map services and data downloaded from the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database are free and in the public domain.
Final 2025 Photovoltaic (PV) Forecast
Forecast of BTM PV energy and summer peak load reductions include the effects of a 0.5%/year panel degradation rate to account for the expected declining conversion efficiency of solar
PVWatts Calculator
Estimates the energy production and cost of energy of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world. It allows homeowners, small building owners, installers and manufacturers to
35 Latest Solar Power Statistics, Charts & Data [2026]
In this article, with the help of charts and key statistical data, we reveal the latest solar power statistics that demonstrate how the industry has grown so far, and the outlook and potential for
Installed solar energy capacity
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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 PV Energy Factsheet
Solar energy can be harnessed two primary ways: photovoltaics (PVs) are semiconductors that generate electricity directly from sunlight, while solar thermal technologies use sunlight to heat water for
Solar Industry Research Data – SEIA
There are now 262 gigawatts direct-current of solar capacity installed nationwide, enough to power 45 million homes. In the last decade, solar deployments have experienced an average annual growth
35 Latest Solar Power Statistics, Charts & Data [2026]
Key FactsGlobal Solar Energy StatisticsSolar Power Statistics by CountrySolar Energy vs Fossil FuelsUs Solar Panel StatisticsSolar Energy Industry & Job StatisticsOutlook: The Future of Solar PowerThe Final WordData SourcesSolar power is becoming an increasingly popular option for home and business owners due to its many benefits. With solar panels, you can reduce your energy costs, help the environment, and even make money by selling excess power back to the grid. In this article, we''ve listed some interesting solar power statistics that will give you a better ideaSee more on theroundup Published: Feb 11, 2022Electricity Markets and Policy Group
U.S. Utility-Scale Solar, 2025 Data Update
See MoreLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory compiled and synthesized empirical data on the U.S. utility-scale solar sector.
Solar PV
Find up-to-date statistics and facts on the global solar photovoltaic industry.
Example of daily load profile for solar PV production
Example of daily load profile for solar PV production relative to electricity demand in 2050 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.