Statistical work on solar energy border

How much solar power is used in the world?

Considering PV systems, which account for 98% of the global installed solar electricity capacity (308 GW) in 2016 (REN, 2017), current detailed statistical data show that, in fact, the solar potential assessed with GHI is the least used on this continent (only ∼2.5 GW installed capacity in 2016), after South America (∼2 GW) (IRENA, 2017).

How are solar resource distribution and intensity measured?

The analysis of solar resource distribution and intensity, assessed using the GHI and DNI, was conducted in two major phases, i.e. delimitation and mapping of the two parameters grouped in seven classes of solar potential, and the statistical extraction of the areas covered by the delimited classes.

Which country installs the most solar power in 2022?

While China, the US, and Japan are the top three installers, China's relative contribution accounts for nearly 37% of the entire solar installation in 2022. Fig. 1 illustrates the contribution of energy sources to both electricity generation and total installed power capacity by 2050.

What is the solar resource potential report based on?

The report is based on data provided by the World Bank through the Global Solar Atlas, a free, web-based tool providing the latest data on solar resource potential globally. It is accompanied by country factsheets, downloadable from the Global Solar Atlas, that provide a summary of the resource potential and how it compares to other countries.

How can solar energy be harnessed in any location?

To harness solar energy in any location of interest, the first essential step is to assess the feasibility of the system (Mostafaeipour et al., 2014).

Are the figures based on cross-border electricity supply?

Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply. Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data The Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy analyses data on world energy markets from the prior year.