Global solar additions reached 664 GW in 2025, cumulative capacity surpasses 3 TW

The world added a record 664GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, pushing cumulative global operational solar capacity above 3TW.

First covered Jun 22, 2026 · 3:55 AM PT · 2 articles

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4d PV Tech World adds 664GW of solar PV in 2025, exceeds 3TW of cumulative capacity — The world added a record 664GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, pushing cumulative global operational solar capacity above 3TW.

4d PV Magazine Global solar additions reached 664 GW in 2025 — The world’s solar fleet surpassed 3 TW in early 2026 but with China forecast to install less solar this year than last, the global solar market appears on…

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