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Solar PV and wind share of electricity generation

Percentage share of solar photovoltaic and wind power in total electricity generation.

Unit Percent Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

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2
Regions
1
Period
2035–2050
Sources
1
Verification 2 verified data points Updated 17 Sep 2026 Last verified 17 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Solar PV and wind share of electricity generation

Global, 2035 to 2050

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Solar PV and wind share of electricity generationSolar PV and wind share of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2035 to 2050, ranging from 40% to 60%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 60% (2050). % 0 20 40 60 2035 2038 2041 2044 2047 2050 FORECAST 60%
Solar PV and wind share of electricity generationSolar PV and wind share of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2035 to 2050, ranging from 40% to 60%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 60% (2050). % 0 20 40 60 2035 2038 2041 2044 2047 2050 FORECAST 60%
Solar PV and wind share of electricity generationSolar PV and wind share of electricity generation. 2 observations from 2035 to 2050, ranging from 40% to 60%, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 60% (2050). % 0 20 40 60 2035 2038 2041 2044 2047 2050 FORECAST 60%
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Solar PV and wind share of electricity generation
Period Type Value
2035 Forecast 40%
2050 Forecast 60%
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2050 60% IEA · 31 Dec 2050 forecast
2035 40% IEA · 31 Dec 2035 forecast

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Pathways for the energy mix – World Energy Outlook 2024 IEA — 2

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