Solar is Establishing its Dominance Among Energy Sources
Solar power has surged from supplying 1% of global electricity in 2015 to roughly 10% today, outpacing nuclear generation and growing faster than any other energy source this century. Worldwide capacity reached approximately 2,900 gigawatts in 2025, and if current expansion rates continue, installations could hit 9,000 gigawatts by 2030, meeting over 20% of planetary energy demand. What started as expensive technology limited to space missions now generates the cheapest electricity across much of the world. China dominates both production and deployment, manufacturing over 80% of all solar panels while installing 315 gigawatts of new capacity in 2025 alone. Total…