Snapshot 2025
In 2024, global cumulative PV capacity reached over 2.2 TW, with China alone surpassing 1 TW. At least 554 GW of new PV systems were commissioned in
Global Photovoltaic Power Potential by Country
The Global Solar Atlas provides a summary of solar power potential and solar resources globally. It is provided by the World Bank Group as a free service to governments, developers and the general
Global Risks Report 2026
The Global Risks Report 2026, the 21st edition of this annual report, marks the second half of a turbulent decade. The report analyses global risks through three timeframes to support
Solar power generation, 2025
Our World in Data is a project of Global Change Data Lab, a nonprofit based in the UK (Reg. Charity No. 1186433). Our charts, articles, and
In charts: 7 global shifts defining 2025 so far | World Economic Forum
2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of AI and a changing labour market.
2024 Global Retail Investor Outlook | World Economic Forum
Retail investing has undergone a seismic shift. Global market activity, once dominated by institutional players now includes a rapidly growing share of individual investors. However, many
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 | World Economic Forum
The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, written in collaboration with Accenture, examines the cybersecurity trends that will affect economies and societies in the year to come. It explores how
Spring 2025 Solar Industry Update
In 2024, between 554 GWdc and 602 GWdc of PV were added globally, bringing the cumulative installed capacity to 2.2 TWdc. China continued to dominate the global market,
Global Risks Report 2026: Geopolitical and Economic Risks Rise in
Geoeconomic confrontation, interstate conflict and extreme weather emerge as top risks for the year, says World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2026.
Solar Energy: Global Capacity and Growth Trends
Solar energy is the fastest-growing electricity source globally. Explore installed capacity, cost trends, top countries, technology types, and
Global Gender Gap Report 2025
The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (subindexes): Economic Participation and Opportunity,
Four global risk trends likely to shape the planet through 2030
The path to 2030 is paved with economic, political, technological, and societal challenges. Here are the most important global risks identified by NYU research.
Global renewable power generation and change by
Global renewable power generation and change by technology, 2024 and 2030 - Chart and data by the International Energy Agency.
Global Solar Power Tracker
The Global Solar Power Tracker is composed of worldwide facility-level data on utility-scale (1 MW+) solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal facilities, as well
ASEAN will drive global growth. Here''s how to unleash it
By 2030, ASEAN''s digital economy is expected to more than double to $560 billion. But obstacles in the region remain, such as funding for small businesses.
GSR 2025 | Global Overview
In 2024, global renewable energy growth was primarily driven by the power sector, where capacity expanded by 741 gigawatts (GW), the largest annual increase
How supply chains need to adapt to a shifting global landscape
Global supply chains face rising geopolitical fragmentation and economic divergence, driving four plausible outlooks, from multilateral cooperation to full degradation.
Global Risks Report 2025 | World Economic Forum
The Global Risks Report 2025 analyses global risks to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities.