Solar Power Records Largest Ever Growth in 2025 as World Enters Age of Electricity
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
In 2025, solar power achieved the largest growth ever recorded for any energy source worldwide, adding approximately 600 terawatt-hours of generation and marking a pivotal shift in global energy trends. According to the International Energy Agency's 2026 Global Energy Review, this surge positioned solar as the top contributor to energy supply growth, accounting for more than 25% of the increase and outpacing even natural gas.