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The world is on track to install a record-breaking 593 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2024, according to analysis by thinktank Ember.
This would be up 29% on 2023 levels and nearly six times the amount added just five years ago.
In addition to established leaders, such as China, Europe and the US, Ember said there was strong growth in new markets, such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, in 2024. It added that solar growth continues to outpace many forecasts for the industry, “put[ting] ambitious climate pledges within reach”.
