Solar thermal power generation ranks second in the world

Electricity production by source, World

Thermal efficiency factor applied to non-fossil energy sources to convert them to primary energy equivalents When will countries phase out coal power? Wind energy generation by region Wind

Which countries use the most solar energy? [Top 13, 2026]

At the end of 2022, solar power became Brazil''s second-largest electricity source, surpassing wind energy, with installed capacity reaching around 24.08GW. With its abundant

Where is Solar Power Used the Most in 2024?

The countries that use the most solar energy are not always the sunniest. China, The United States, Japan, India, and Germany top the list for 2024.

Solar Power by Country 2026

The second-most-common method of harnessing solar energy is the concentrated solar power (CSP) system. CSP plants produce electricity indirectly using solar thermal collectors, which concentrate

Solar Power by Country, Here Are the Top 6 Nations

The United States ranks second on the list of countries with the most solar power, with 139,205 MW of solar capacity. Wind and solar power in the US have seen exponential growth,

Solar energy status in the world: A comprehensive review

The present review study, through a detailed and systematic literature survey, summarizes the world solar energy status along with the published solar energy potential assessment articles for

Top Energy Producing Countries in 2025 | Ranked List

The United States ranks second, with a diverse energy mix that includes natural gas, nuclear, and renewables. India''s growing economy places it third, fueled by coal and a rising share of solar power.

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.

Solar thermal energy

Approximately 13 percent of the global heat supply came from renewable energy sources in 2022. This is considerably lower than the share of renewables in electricity generation, which

Solar power by country

Concentrated solar power (CSP, also known as "concentrated solar thermal") plants use solar thermal energy to make steam, that is thereafter converted into electricity by a turbine. The majority of new

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.