Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Comparison of solar power installed capacity between China and USA
Quick Answer
China's solar capacity reached 500 GW in 2025, versus USA's 150 GW—China has 3.3x more. China installed 120 GW of new solar in 2025 alone, more than USA's total cumulative capacity. China has led global solar installations since 2013. Cost reductions and policy support drove the boom. Comparative data from 2010-2025.
Data table
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Showing the latest 5 observations from 2010 to 2025. Use CSV or API for the complete machine-readable series.
| Period | China | Usa |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 950000 | 250000 |
| 2024 | 780000 | 210000 |
| 2023 | 609490 | 175000 |
| 2022 | 392610 | 142000 |
| 2021 | 306970 | 113000 |
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| Period | China | Usa |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 800 | 2500 |
| 2011 | 3100 | 4000 |
| 2012 | 6800 | 7800 |
| 2013 | 17900 | 10500 |
| 2014 | 28180 | 18300 |
| 2015 | 43480 | 27500 |
| 2016 | 77620 | 40000 |
| 2017 | 130630 | 53000 |
| 2018 | 175000 | 64000 |
| 2019 | 205070 | 76000 |
| 2020 | 253460 | 97000 |
| 2021 | 306970 | 113000 |
| 2022 | 392610 | 142000 |
| 2023 | 609490 | 175000 |
| 2024 | 780000 | 210000 |
| 2025 | 950000 | 250000 |
About This Dataset
Comparison of solar power installed capacity between China and USA
The latest row (2025) reports China: 950,000 MW (Megawatts) and USA: 250,000 MW (Megawatts).The dataset spans 16 data points from 2010 to 2025, updated yearly.
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/solar-power-comparison/
Primary Source:
IRENA, IEA
Data as of:
2025
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What does the Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA dataset report for 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 950,000 MW (Megawatts) and USA: 250,000 MW (Megawatts). This dataset includes 16 data points covering 2010 to 2025.
Where does Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA data come from?
Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA data is sourced from IRENA, IEA and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
Where can I download Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA data?
You can download Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/solar-power-comparison. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA?
The Solar Power Capacity: China vs USA dataset covers 2010 to 2025, with 16 data points. Data source: IRENA, IEA.