Wind and solar PV electricity generation

Total volume of electricity generated from wind and solar photovoltaic installations.

Unit TWh Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities

Records
3
Regions
1
Period
2024–2026
Sources
1
Verification 3 verified data points Verified 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

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Wind and solar PV electricity generation

Global, 2024 to 2026

3 observations · 2024 to 2026

Forecast: dashed line, hollow markers, shaded band

Wind and solar PV electricity generationWind and solar PV electricity generation. 3 observations from 2024 to 2026, ranging from 4,000 TWh to 6,000 TWh, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 6,000 TWh (2026). TWh 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 2024 2025 2026 FORECAST 4,000 6,000
Wind and solar PV electricity generationWind and solar PV electricity generation. 3 observations from 2024 to 2026, ranging from 4,000 TWh to 6,000 TWh, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 6,000 TWh (2026). TWh 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 2024 2025 2026 FORECAST 4,000 6,000
Wind and solar PV electricity generationWind and solar PV electricity generation. 3 observations from 2024 to 2026, ranging from 4,000 TWh to 6,000 TWh, of which 2 are forecasts. Latest value 6,000 TWh (2026). TWh 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 2024 2025 2026 FORECAST 4,000 6,000
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Wind and solar PV electricity generation
Period Type Value
2024 Actual 4,000 TWh
2025 Forecast 5,000 TWh
2026 Forecast 6,000 TWh
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3 records · 1 region · 2024–2026

Wind and solar PV electricity generation: every record, grouped by region, newest first.
Period Value Source Type
Global 3 records
2026 6,000 TWh IEA · 31 Dec 2026 forecast
2025 5,000 TWh IEA · 31 Dec 2025 forecast
2024 4,000 TWh IEA · 31 Dec 2024 actual

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Document Publisher Published Data points
Executive summary – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 IEA 3

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