The Solar Industry’s Breakthrough Year: Progress Made in 2025

The solar industry continued to expand in 2025, adding 43 gigawatts of new capacity in the United States and maintaining solar as the largest source of new electricity generation. Globally, solar remained the primary driver of renewable energy growth as technology costs declined and new projects en tered development. While challenges such as grid infrastructure and policy stability remain, solar power continues to play a central role in the global