The Best Solar Power Countries in the World Will Shock You

In terms of cumulatively installed solar power capacity in 2024, the best solar PV market in the world was the Netherlands, with Australia and Germany getting silver and bronze.

Top 100 Countries by Share of Renewable Energy in Power Generation

This ranking tracks the share of electricity generated from renewable sources (hydro, wind, solar, bioenergy and other renewables) as a percentage of a country''s total electricity generation.

Solar power by country

The worldwide growth of photovoltaics is extremely dynamic and varies strongly by country. In April 2022, the total global solar power capacity reached 1 TW, increasing to 2 TW in 2024. The top

Country Rankings

This dashboard ranks countries/areas to their renewable energy power capacity or electricity generation. The data can be further refined based on region, technology or year of interest.

Ranked: The 15 Countries With the Most Solar Power Installed

Solar energy capacity is growing rapidly, driving the global transition to renewable energy. This graphic visualizes the top 15 countries by cumulative megawatts of installed

Which countries use the most solar energy? [Top

Our rundown of the countries around the world using the most solar energy, from Mexico to China

Chart: Which countries get the most power from solar and wind?

Wind and solar are on the rise worldwide — here are the 10 countries that rely on the clean-energy sources most for their electricity. All of these countries used wind and solar to produce

Solar power by country

OverviewGlobal use figuresAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America

Many countries and territories have installed significant solar power capacity into their electrical grids to supplement or provide an alternative to conventional energy sources. Solar power plants use one of two technologies: • Photovoltaic (PV) systems use solar panels, either on rooftops or in ground-mounted solar farms, converting sunlight directly into electric power.

Top 10 countries producing the most solar power in 2025

China, the US, and India dominate solar power in 2025, producing most of the world''s clean electricity from sunlight. These ten nations collectively account for more than two-thirds of

Top Solar Power Countries in 2025: Leading the Global Renewable

Explore the top solar power countries in 2025, including China, the U.S., India, Japan, and Germany, plus emerging leaders like Brazil and Australia, driving the global shift to sustainable

Solar Power by Country 2026

Data and analysis including a list of solar power in every country in the world, countries with the most solar power, and countries that generate the highest percentage of their electricity from solar power.