Solar energy is a clean, renewable energy source that is becoming increasingly popular in the United States and worldwide. The globe will build 260 GW of solar power in 2020, and the figures for 2021 are anticipated to be even more impressive (they are not available yet as of this writing, January 2022). 

The United States installed 113.5GW of solar energy in total in 2021, of which 1GW was only for residential use. Despite an increase in American installations, China still rules the global scene. 

Continue reading to learn more about how solar energy is used worldwide. 

Which nations have the largest installed solar PV power capacity? 

The United States and Japan are in second and third position for installed solar capacity, respectively, with China taking the lead in installed PV. 

Solar panel production capacity in China has skyrocketed in recent years. It has developed into the most significant solar market in the world. By 2024, it is predicted that China will have 370GW of solar power installed, which is twice as much as anticipated for the United States. 

China must continue to reduce its reliance on coal power generation, even though this increase is significant and laudable if it wants to be recognized as a natural leader in renewable energy. 

Where are the sources of solar energy? 

There is a lot of solar radiation created by the sun’s energy all over the world. However, certain places are more suited for solar PV panels than others. 

In deserts, for instance, where the sun shines continuously throughout the year, it makes more sense to use solar energy. 

The possibility of incorporating solar technology into the utility energy mix is higher where there is more sunlight. Australia and India, two nations with the greatest sunlight, are among the top 10 in solar capacity, but there is undoubtedly untapped potential in Africa and South America.

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