IEA forecasts 3.6TW of solar capacity additions through 2031

The International Energy Agency projects a 50% acceleration in global solar deployments over the next five years, reaching 3.6 terawatts of new capacity as renewable energy expands to meet climate and electricity demand.

First covered Nov 9, 2026 · 5:06 AM PT · 1 article

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2d PV Tech IEA forecasts 3.6TW of new solar PV by 2031 — The International Energy Agency has forecast 3.6TW of new solar PV additions between 2026-2031 in its latest report on the renewables sector.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-10 (#9)

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