Installed solar pv capacity in United States
United States: Installed solar pv capacity was 210.86 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar pv capacity in United States, 2000–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, installed solar pv capacity in United States stood at 210.86. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.2% on the previous year and up 799.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar pv capacity in United States peaked at 210.86 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.457, in 2002.
That places United States 2nd out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Installed solar pv capacity in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.595 | — |
| 2001 | 0.459 | -22.9% |
| 2002 | 0.457 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 0.681 | +49.0% |
| 2004 | 0.751 | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 0.881 | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 1.1 | +24.7% |
| 2007 | 1.44 | +30.9% |
| 2008 | 1.62 | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 2.09 | +28.9% |
| 2010 | 3.38 | +62.1% |
| 2011 | 5.64 | +66.9% |
| 2012 | 8.61 | +52.6% |
| 2013 | 13.04 | +51.5% |
| 2014 | 17.65 | +35.3% |
| 2015 | 23.44 | +32.8% |
| 2016 | 34.72 | +48.1% |
| 2017 | 43.11 | +24.2% |
| 2018 | 51.57 | +19.6% |
| 2019 | 60.83 | +17.9% |
| 2020 | 75.79 | +24.6% |
| 2021 | 94.79 | +25.1% |
| 2022 | 112.84 | +19.0% |
| 2023 | 139.93 | +24.0% |
| 2024 | 176.84 | +26.4% |
| 2025 | 210.86 | +19.2% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 210.86 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.01, 209.6× the median. (76 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.01 | 0.457 | 2.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.2 | 3.38 | 60.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.18 | 75.79 | 210.86 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
More energy & mining data for United States
- Ores and metals imports 2.4% (2025)
- Gas production 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0.0001 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar pv capacity in United States?
- Installed solar pv capacity in United States was 210.86 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar pv capacity recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 210.86 in 2025.
- What is the lowest installed solar pv capacity recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.457 in 2002.
- How does United States rank for installed solar pv capacity?
- United States ranks 2nd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is installed solar pv capacity rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 799.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar pv capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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