Global Solar Power Capacity Set to Surge Over 30% in 2025, Report Says

31 Jul.,2025

Global solar power capacity is expected to grow by more than 30% in 2025, while wind power will see an increase of over 10%, according to a new report jointly released on April 21 by the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) and China’s National Climate Center.

 

Source: Xinhua

Global solar power capacity is expected to grow by more than 30% in 2025, while wind power will see an increase of over 10%, according to a new report jointly released on April 21 by the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) and China’s National Climate Center.

The 2025 Global Renewable Energy Outlook Report is the first to offer an annual forecast of global renewable energy generation. The projections come as the global energy landscape undergoes a profound shift, with renewables like wind and solar playing an increasingly dominant role.

By the end of 2024, total installed capacity of wind and solar power worldwide reached 1.45 billion kilowatts—surpassing coal-fired power capacity for the first time, the report noted. To support this transition, GEIDCO and the National Climate Center have developed a new forecasting model that integrates artificial intelligence with meteorological data. The approach combines weather prediction, site identification for wind and solar farms, and output capacity modeling—aiming to deliver a more accurate view of renewable energy’s future potential.

The report includes forecasts not just at the global level but also for major individual countries, providing insight into long-term trends and helping inform infrastructure planning and investment decisions.

Because solar and wind power are heavily weather-dependent, reliable climate forecasting has become essential to power system stability—especially in the face of increasingly frequent extreme weather events driven by climate change.

Xiong Shaoyuan, deputy head of the China Meteorological Administration, said the agency will continue pushing innovation in energy-related weather forecasting, accelerate the application of new technologies, and deepen international cooperation to tackle key challenges in renewable energy meteorology. Efforts are also underway to develop common forecasting standards for the sector.

 

 

 

 


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