Solar power by country

OverviewAfricaGlobal use figuresAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth AmericaMany African countries receive on average a very high number of days per year of bright sunlight, especially the dry areas, which include the arid deserts (such as the Sahara) and the semi-desert steppes (such as the Sahel). This gives solar power the potential to bring energy to virtually any location in Africa without the need for expensive large-scale grid-level infrastructural developments. The distribution of solar resources across Africa is fairly uniform, with more than 85% of the continent''s lan

Energy

To ensure everyone has access to clean and safe energy, we need to understand energy consumption and its impacts around the world today and how this has changed over time. On this page, you can

Solar Power by Country 2026

Data and analysis including a list of solar power in every country in

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.

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 yearly generation reached 1 TW, increasing to 2 TW in 2024. The

Solar Resource Data, Tools, and Maps | Geospatial Data Science | NLR

Find and download resource map images and data for North America, the contiguous United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. View an interactive map or download

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.

Global Solar Atlas

It is provided by the World Bank Group as a free service to governments, developers and the general public, and allows users to quickly obtain data and carry out a simple electricity output calculation for

How Does Solar Work?

Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic (PV) panels or through mirrors that concentrate solar radiation. This energy can be used to generate electricity or be

Solar Energy Curricula and Lesson Plans

We have helped thousands of educators bring wind and solar power to life in the classroom, guided by its award-winning curriculum, its unique tools and kits, and a deep passion for the subject matter.

Solar

People have used the sun''s rays (solar radiation) for thousands of years for warmth and to dry meat, fruit, and grains. Over time, people developed technologies to collect solar energy for heat and to

Solar Power Plants Across the Globe (World Map)

Data and information about power plants and their location across the globe, plotted on an Interactive world map