Global growth in solar "the largest ever observed for any source"
Summary
In 2025, solar power grew faster than any other energy source, leading to a rise in clean energy worldwide. This helped electric energy use grow faster than total energy demand, marking the start of what the Energy Information Agency calls the "Age of Electricity."Key Facts
- Solar power had its largest-ever increase in electricity production in 2025.
- Solar energy made up over 8% of the world’s total electricity last year.
- Solar energy growth accounted for more than two-thirds of the rise in electricity demand.
- Electric vehicle sales rose by nearly 40%, making up a quarter of all cars sold in 2025.
- Renewable energy sources made up more than half of the total increase in global energy use.
- Natural gas use grew slightly by 1% despite cold weather increasing heating demand.
- Conflicts in the Middle East may reduce oil and gas supplies, pushing more countries to switch to electricity and green energy.
- Solar power is now the largest energy source by capacity in many countries, with 30 installing at least one gigawatt of solar capacity last year.
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