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Solar capacity

Total cumulative solar electricity generating capacity.

Unit gigawatts Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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4
Regions
1
Period
2024–2027
Sources
1
Verification 4 verified data points Updated 15 Sep 2026 Last verified 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Solar capacity

United States, 2024 to 2027

4 observations · 2024 to 2027

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Solar capacitySolar capacity. 4 observations from 2024 to 2027, ranging from 123 gigawatts to 222 gigawatts, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 222 gigawatts (2027). gigawatts 0 50 100 150 200 250 2024 2025 2026 2027 FORECAST 123 222
Solar capacitySolar capacity. 4 observations from 2024 to 2027, ranging from 123 gigawatts to 222 gigawatts, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 222 gigawatts (2027). gigawatts 0 100 200 300 2024 2025 2026 2027 FORECAST 123 222
Solar capacitySolar capacity. 4 observations from 2024 to 2027, ranging from 123 gigawatts to 222 gigawatts, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 222 gigawatts (2027). gigawatts 0 100 200 300 2024 2025 2026 2027 FORECAST 123 222
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Solar capacity
Period Type Value
2024 Actual 123 gigawatts
2025 Estimate 151 gigawatts
2026 Forecast 181 gigawatts
2027 Forecast 222 gigawatts
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Period Value Source Type
United States 4 records
2027 222 gigawatts EIA · 31 Dec 2027 forecast
2026 181 gigawatts EIA · 31 Dec 2026 forecast
2025 151 gigawatts EIA · 31 Dec 2025 estimate
2024 123 gigawatts EIA · 31 Dec 2024 actual

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Short-Term Energy Outlook EIA — 4

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