In the first half of 2024, the United States produced 4.2 GW of PV modules—an increase of 75%, y/y—roughly evenly split between thin-film and crystalline silicon (c-Si)
Energy from the sun The sun has produced energy for billions of years and is the ultimate source for all of the energy sources and fuels that we use. People have used the sun''s rays (solar
Renewable & alternative fuels products Interactive data tools Renewables products and data Monthly Solar Photovoltaic Module Shipments Report Monthly summary data for the
Each quarter, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory conducts the Quarterly Solar Industry Update, a presentation of technical trends within the solar industry.
In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will continue to drive the growth of U.S. power generation
In the first half of 2024, the United States produced 4.2 GW of PV modules—an increase of 75%, y/y—roughly evenly split between thin-film and crystalline silicon (c-Si) module technology.
Primary energy consumption is the total energy supply to each sector, including losses in the energy system as well as energy to meet demand. Unfortunately, primary energy consumption by sector isn''t tracked for the world.
State-by-State Electricity from Solar (2023) Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration, "Electric Power Monthly," forms EIA-023, EIA-826, and EIA-861. U.S. Energy Information
The data is collected from multi-country datasets (EIA, Eurostat, Energy Institute, UN) as well as national sources (e.g China data from the National Bureau of Statistics).
In 2020, consumption of renewable energy in the United States grew for the fifth year in a row, reaching a record high of 11.6 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu), or 12% of
A publication of recent and historical U.S. energy statistics. This publication includes total energy production, consumption, stocks, and trade; energy prices; overviews of petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, nuclear
Despite the modest percentage of electricity from solar, it represents the largest source of new electricity generation in the U.S., on a scale seen few times before.
The amount of sunlight that strikes the earth''s surface in an hour and a half is enough to handle the entire world''s energy consumption for a full year. Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic
This article focuses on the quantity of energy we consume — looking at total energy and electricity consumption; how countries compare when we look at this per person; and how energy consumption is changing over time. In our pages
Key Facts The world currently has a cumulative solar energy capacity of 850.2 GW (gigawatts). 4.4% of our global energy comes from solar power. China generates more solar energy than any other country, with a
Data values: Primary Energy Production by Source In 2024, the United States produced a record amount of energy, according to data in our Monthly Energy Review. U.S.
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 find all our data, visualizations, and
On average, 173,000 TW of solar radiation continuously strike the Earth 4, while global electricity demand averages 3.0 TW 5. Electricity demand peaks at a different time than PV generation, leading to energy surpluses and deficits.
Solar energy is radiation from the Sun that is capable of producing heat, causing chemical reactions, or generating electricity. The total amount of solar energy incident on Earth is vastly in excess of the world''s
Primary energy (also named Total Energy Supply) is the consumption of energy prior to partial conversions to electricity, so the charts below show the consumption of fossil fuels for both electricity generation and heat (e.g. coal for
Solar energy has continued to grow rapidly across the United States in 2024, cementing its position as a crucial component of the nation''s renewable energy strategy.
82% of U.S. energy comes from fossil fuels, 8.7% from nuclear, and 8.8% from renewable sources. In 2023, renewables surpassed coal in energy generation. 1 Wind and solar are the
Wind energy generation vs. installed capacity Wind power generation World crude oil price vs. oil consumption Year-to-year change in primary energy consumption by source Year-to-year change in primary energy consumption
The latest government data discusses U.S. solar energy capacity, efficiency, and available homeowner tax credits as well as renewable energy trends.
California is the second-largest total energy consumer among the states, after Texas, but its per capita energy consumption is the third-lowest in the nation. In 2024,
Intermittent renewable resource generators include wind and solar energy power plants, which generate electricity only when wind and solar energy resources are available. When these
The United States consumed over 1.8 quadrillion British thermal units of solar thermal and photovoltaic energy in 2022. This was the highest amount consumed yet and an increase of over 300 trillion British thermal units compared to the previous year. Get notified via email when this statistic is updated.
Nationally, 5.3% of electricity was generated from solar—up from 4.8% during 2022. The roles of utility and distributed solar vary by state. Southern and Western states rely more on utility-scale solar, while northern states and Hawaii rely more on distributed solar. Note: EIA monthly data for 2023 are not final.
Regionally, the percentage varied significantly. U.S. homes installed 6.8 GW of solar energy capacity in 2023, a 12% increase from 2022. Among homeowners without solar power, 66.5% express interest in installing in the future. Notable statistics regarding this cohort include the following:
In that same year, solar energy accounted for 55 percent of new electricity-generating capacity additions in the North American country. Of the total solar capacity installed in the U.S., over 26 percent corresponds to residential installations. This segment has grown in recent years, reaching some 4.7 million installations in 2023.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) reports that, between 2010 and 2023, the global weighted average levelized cost of energy of concentrating solar power (CSP) fell from $0.39/kilowatt-hours (kWh) to under $0.12/kWh—a decline of 70%.
82% of U.S. energy comes from fossil fuels, 8.7% from nuclear, and 8.8% from renewable sources. In 2023, renewables surpassed coal in energy generation. 1 Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) is measured as lifetime costs divided by energy production.
