In 2022, it was estimated that solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with an output of around 597.6 gigawatts were newly installed in Asia, making this the leading region in the world based on new installation capacity. By comparison, North America's solar PV capacity amounted to 126.4 gigawatts.
Solar photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2022, by region (in megawatts)
Loading statistic...
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$199 USD / Month *
Professional Account
Full access
Business Solutions including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Other statistics that may interest you Solar energy industry worldwide
Overview
6
- Basic Statistic Global cumulative renewable capacity installed 2022, by technology
- Premium Statistic Global renewable electricity generation 2022, by source
- Basic Statistic Renewable energy capacity added globally 2022, by technology
- Premium Statistic Percent change in global electricity generation 2022, by source
- Premium Statistic Global share of solar consumption 2022, by country
- Basic Statistic World's largest solar PV power plants worldwide 2023
Capacity
5
- Basic Statistic Global solar photovoltaic capacity by region 2022
- Basic Statistic Global cumulative solar PV capacity 2022, by select country
- Premium Statistic Solar PV - new installed capacity worldwide 2000-2022
- Basic Statistic Solar PV capacity - new installations worldwide by country 2022
- Basic Statistic Global solar PV capacity installations 2022
Generation
5
- Premium Statistic Global solar energy production 2009-2021
- Premium Statistic Electricity production from solar worldwide 2021, by region
- Premium Statistic Electricity production from solar worldwide 2022, by country
- Premium Statistic Share of solar electricity generation worldwide 2010-2022
- Premium Statistic Global share of solar power in overall electricity mix 2022, by country
Cost of solar
6
- Premium Statistic Global solar PV installed cost 2010-2022
- Premium Statistic Global solar PV capacity factor 2010-2022
- Premium Statistic Global average LCOE of solar PV 2010-2022
- Premium Statistic Global utility-scale solar PV systems cost 2022, by select country
- Premium Statistic Global LCOE in solar PV systems by key country 2021
- Premium Statistic Global CSP installed cost 2010-2022
Solar components
5
- Basic Statistic Global module manufacturing production 2000-2022
- Premium Statistic Distribution of solar cells manufacturing capacity 2021, by country or region
- Basic Statistic Global PV cell manufacturing distribution by region 2022
- Premium Statistic Distribution of solar modules manufacturing capacity 2021, by country or region
- Basic Statistic Global PV module manufacturing share 2022 by country
Companies
5
- Premium Statistic Global solar firms based on market capitalization 2023
- Premium Statistic Major global solar PV manufacturers 2022, by cell production
- Premium Statistic Major global solar PV manufacturers 2022, by module production
- Premium Statistic Global market share of solar PV crystalline and thin-film module manufacturers 2021
- Basic Statistic Global PV inverter market share by shipments 2022
Investments
4
Outlook
4
- Premium Statistic Total global solar PV capacity forecast 2015-2027
- Premium Statistic New installations of solar PV capacity forecast 2015-2027
- Premium Statistic Global new solar PV capacity forecast by select country 2023-2027
- Premium Statistic Projected global demand of annual floating solar PV energy 2018-2031
Further related statistics
18
- Installed solar PV capacity in Canada 2010-2022
- Global solar PV capacity installations 2022
- Monthly installed solar photovoltaic capacity in Chile 2020-2023
- Global installed solar photovoltaic capacity 2004-2014
- Number of grid-connected solar PV facilities China 2013, by region
- Number of grid-connected solar PV facilities China 2012-2013
- Distribution of decentralized solar PV facilities China 2013, by region
- Global solar PV policy drivers share 2015
- Newly added decentralized solar PV capacity China 2013, by region
- Distribution of newly added decentralized solar PV facilities China 2013, by region
- Canada's price of solar crystalline silicon modules 2000-2016
- Cost of Canada's solar PV modules by application 2015-2016
- Cost of Canada's residential solar PV module by category 2016
- Revenue of the global solar energy industry by country
- Installed capacity of isobutyl benzene in India FY 2014-2022
- Renewable energy produced using photovoltaic power South Korea 2010-2021
- Hanwha Q-Cells: revenue by region 2013-2017
- Installed capacity of cypermethrin in India FY 2014-2022
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Installed solar PV capacity in Canada 2010-2022
- Global solar PV capacity installations 2022
- Monthly installed solar photovoltaic capacity in Chile 2020-2023
- Global installed solar photovoltaic capacity 2004-2014
- Number of grid-connected solar PV facilities China 2013, by region
- Number of grid-connected solar PV facilities China 2012-2013
- Distribution of decentralized solar PV facilities China 2013, by region
- Global solar PV policy drivers share 2015
- Newly added decentralized solar PV capacity China 2013, by region
- Distribution of newly added decentralized solar PV facilities China 2013, by region
- Canada's price of solar crystalline silicon modules 2000-2016
- Cost of Canada's solar PV modules by application 2015-2016
- Cost of Canada's residential solar PV module by category 2016
- Revenue of the global solar energy industry by country
- Installed capacity of isobutyl benzene in India FY 2014-2022
- Renewable energy produced using photovoltaic power South Korea 2010-2021
- Hanwha Q-Cells: revenue by region 2013-2017
- Installed capacity of cypermethrin in India FY 2014-2022
IRENA. (March 21, 2023). Solar photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2022, by region (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/271374/new-installed-solar-photovoltaic-capacity-worldwide-by-region/
IRENA. "Solar photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2022, by region (in megawatts)." Chart. March 21, 2023. Statista. Accessed March 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/271374/new-installed-solar-photovoltaic-capacity-worldwide-by-region/
IRENA. (2023). Solar photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2022, by region (in megawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/271374/new-installed-solar-photovoltaic-capacity-worldwide-by-region/
IRENA. "Solar Photovoltaic Capacity Worldwide in 2022, by Region (in Megawatts)." Statista, Statista Inc., 21 Mar 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/271374/new-installed-solar-photovoltaic-capacity-worldwide-by-region/
IRENA, Solar photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2022, by region (in megawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/271374/new-installed-solar-photovoltaic-capacity-worldwide-by-region/ (last visited March 19, 2024)
Solar photovoltaic capacity worldwide in 2022, by region (in megawatts) [Graph], IRENA, March 21, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/271374/new-installed-solar-photovoltaic-capacity-worldwide-by-region/