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Global solar additions hit 690 GW in 2025
New figures show the world added around 690 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2025, according to reporting by pv magazine. The total underscores the continued rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, as installations keep outpacing forecasts driven by falling costs and strong demand in major markets. Industry observers are weighing what the record-scale buildout means for grids, fossil fuel demand and global climate targets.
Why now: The scale of 2025 solar installations marks a milestone in the global energy transition that industry watchers are reacting to.
Evidence
- Global solar additions hit 690 GW in 2025 · pv magazine USA
- Global solar additions hit 690 GW in 2025 · pv magazine Global
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