Solar PV share of electricity generation

Percentage share of solar photovoltaics in total electricity generation.

Unit Percent Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

Records
4
Regions
4
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 PV share of electricity generation by region

Latest value per region, periods differ

4 entries · ranked

Forecast Latest available period per row; periods differ

Solar PV share of electricity generation by regionSolar PV share of electricity generation by region. 4 categories, highest is China at 10%. Bars refer to different periods; each is labelled with its own. United States 2025–2027 India 2025–2027 European Union 2024 China 2025–2027 10% 10% 10% 10%
Solar PV share of electricity generation by regionSolar PV share of electricity generation by region. 4 categories, highest is China at 10%. Bars refer to different periods; each is labelled with its own. United States 2025–2027 India 2025–2027 European Union 2024 China 2025–2027 10% 10% 10% 10%
Solar PV share of electricity generation by regionSolar PV share of electricity generation by region. 4 categories, highest is China at 10%. Bars refer to different periods; each is labelled with its own. United States 2025–2027 India 2025–2027 European Union 2024 China 2025–2027 10% 10% 10% 10%
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Solar PV share of electricity generation by region
Category Period Source Type Value
China 2025–2027 IEA Forecast 10%
European Union 2024 IEA Actual 10%
India 2025–2027 IEA Forecast 10%
United States 2025–2027 IEA Forecast 10%
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4 records · 4 regions · 2024–2027

Solar PV share of electricity generation: every record, grouped by region, newest first.
Period Value Source Type
China 1 record
2025–2027 10% IEA · 31 Dec 2027 forecast
European Union 1 record
2024 10% IEA · 31 Dec 2024 actual
India 1 record
2025–2027 10% IEA · 31 Dec 2027 forecast
United States 1 record
2025–2027 10% IEA · 31 Dec 2027 forecast

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